Originally created with similarities to games like 2k22 mt NBA Jam or NBA Streets, NBA Playgrounds is designed to primarily be an arcade-style basketball game featuring a roster that includes active as well as former NBA stars. You can fill up your roster with these stars with the help of different packs in the game. The packs can be found in various game modes of NBA Playgrounds. The game's release received mixed reception, and it was criticized for the slow speed of the single-player mode, as well as weak drops from card packs.

NBA Playgrounds received a sequel after slowly gaining sales. Released back in 2018 following an extended wait it was very similar to the previous title, but also made a variety of adjustments and improvements. There were numerous improvements, including improved online matchmaking and new play options. Despite the numerous changes and enhancements, the game was heavily criticized for the excessive use of microtransactions. They are quickly becoming a staple of contemporary sports games.

One of the most recent entries in the NBA 2K lineup, NBA 2K20 provides a range of different settings that can be changed to the game's modes. The game allows players to build six teams of expansion within the game modes MyLeague or MyGM. Teams can be transferred anytime the player desires. This series also features the first appearances of WNBA teams. NBA 2K20 was heavily criticised due to the high number of microtransactions available in its MyTeam game mode.

NBA 2K19 is the first game in the franchise that wasn't released for Xbox 360 or the Playstation 3. NBA 2K19 also marks the first appearance of an CBA Mandarin Chinese mode for professional commentary.

Although it offered numerous gameplay improvements when as compared with its predecessor the game faced a fair amount of criticism from players. Much like its predecessors, microtransactions left a bad smell in many players' mouths , resulting in widespread criticism. Kobe Bryant was the cover of the series' eleventh installment, which was also the first in a series of games to be released for the PSP. NBA 2K10 introduced MyPlayer and Association modes that became hugely popular. Both modes would later be included in numerous franchise titles.

Even though the game received favorable reviews, players were disappointed by the online features and some bugs that could lead to the frame rate to be slow. Many also criticised the game's A.I. with players and opposing teams buy Nba 2k22 Mt occasionally acting oddly which led to some funny moments.