As you may already be aware if you’ve been hanging out in the Forum or listening to the NLSC Podcast, Vl@d Zola Jr. and gregkwaste have both been doing some excellent work in developing tools to mod NBA 2K15. While we can’t do any work with the rosters, and sharing them outside of the game is still a no-go due to the way the roster files are encrypted, both tools are able to open the texture and audio files.

Please note that they are a work in progress, so please feel free to post constructive feedback and bug reports so that Vlad and Greg can resolve any issues. You can download the latest version of both tools here:

• RED Modding Center
• 2K15 Explorer

Additionally, Vlad has revealed that he applied for a job with 2K Sports, and is currently in negotiations. He’ll keep us informed as to the situation with RED MC for NBA 2K15 (as well as NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14), but for now, I’d like to extend my congratulations to Vlad on the forthcoming gig, and thank him again for his hard work over the past few years.

A new version (V24) of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC has been released by HAWK23 and company! Key features of the latest release include:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (11/23/14)
• Added ~275 retro player portraits (1946-1990) throughout applicable rosters
• Added ~10 new current player portraits
• Every single current NBA player and retro player in the UBR now has a portrait
• Added 15 current and year-specific retro player cyberfaces to applicable rosters
• Improved gear/accessories/team colors/shoes for some teams in the UBR
• Added new version of the 2014 Roster with real historical stats for players – courtesy Redd
• Added tweaked versions of every roster between 1980-1999 (portraits/year specific cyberfaces added)
• Added V2 of the 1996 Draft Class
• Added V1 of the 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1977 Draft Classes (we now have every draft class from 1971-2017 available)
• Rosters accurate as of 11/23/2014

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

Our own bigh0rt has released V1 of the NBA Jam 2K15 mod for NBA 2K14 PC. As its name no doubt implies, the mod adds an NBA Jam-style of experience to NBA 2K14, with modified playbooks and beefed up ratings. The teams featured in the mod span several different seasons, being a selection of noteworthy squads (for better or worse) that lend themselves well to a fun arcade experience.

Download the mod at these links:

• NBA Jam 2K15 Roster & Settings
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 1
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 2
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 3
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 4
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 5
• NBA Jam 2K15 Main Folder Files Part 6

For more information and previews, check out the release thread here.

Dc311 has once again put together some high quality headshot packs for the entire league, ordered by division. These resources are perfect for creating face and portrait updates for both NBA Live and NBA 2K, accurate as of the 2014/2015 season. Pick them all up at the links below!

Dc311
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 1 (Atlantic Division)
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 2 (Central Division)
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 3 (Northwest Division)
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 4 (Pacific Division)
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 5 (Southeast Division)
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 6 (Southwest Division)

Dc311 has uploaded a couple more 2014/2015 Headshot Packs, this time featuring players who are currently free agents. Check them out at the links below, and don’t forget that you can find other patching resources here in our Downloads section.

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2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 7 (Free Agents Part 1)</>
2014/2015 Player Headshots Pack 8 (Free Agents Part 2)

HAWK23 and company have released V25 of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC, containing up to date 2014/2015 season rosters and other enhancements. An overview of the key features of the latest release is as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (12/7/14)
• Improved the structure file of the UBR Association Roster so that you can sim/play association mode through the year 2051 and beyond
• Added the new 2015 Brooklyn All-Star logo
• Added all of Retroman’s updated 2015 courts for current NBA teams
• Added a fictional 2015 All-Star court and fictional All-Star jerseys (courtesy JohnWest)
• Added all of the new 2015 jerseys for current NBA teams (including a tweaked jersey tab that will include the sleeved jerseys in UBR – courtesy Dwadeflash)
• Added ~130 retro player portraits (1980-2010) throughout applicable rosters – courtesy Jspurg
• Added ~15 retro player cyberfaces to applicable rosters – courtesy ShawnKemp and liuguangyi1981
• Added new versions of the 2000-2013 Rosters with real historical stats for players – courtesy Redd
• Added tweaked versions of the 1990-1999 rosters with more historical stats and player awards for players
• Rosters accurate as of 12/7/2014

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

Following a two week hiatus, the NLSC Podcast is back with Episode #104! Arcane and I are your hosts this week, as we discuss the latest NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 news, what we’ve been playing lately, and the latest happenings around the NBA.

• We’re back! We tip things off with some NBA Live 15 news, including the latest roster updates and a touching gesture.
• Patch #3 is out for NBA 2K15 on PC and PlayStation 4. A lot of work has certainly gone into it.
• Modding is beginning to pick up for NBA 2K15 PC, thanks to the hard work of gregkwaste.
• We talk about our recent gaming experiences. Obviously, NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15 have been in the rotation.
• NBA 2K15 face scanning follies are discussed, along with some tips on how to get a good looking scan.
• NBA Live 06 is still getting some love, almost ten years after its release.
• The Philadelphia 76ers have finally won a game! Two games, in fact.
• Golden State is red hot at the moment. How far can the Warriors go?
• A Tweet from the NBA Meme Team provides us with some interesting fantasy lineup choices.
• We briefly touch on MJ vs. Kobe, Part Infinity.
• Ending as always on a lighter note, LeBron James recently violated royal protocol. We aren’t exactly mortified at the faux pas.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week’s show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Have your say in the comments below, or here in the Forum! Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

Episode #105 of the NLSC Podcast is out now, hosted by Arcane and myself. This week, we talk about the patches for NBA Live 15 and NBA 2K15, once again reflect on realism in basketball video games, and give our thoughts on the latest NBA news and results. This will likely be our final episode for 2014, so a huge thank you to everyone has tuned in this year. Please join us again in 2015!

• The second title update for NBA Live 15 is out now, and it’s quite a substantial patch. What are our impressions?
• Unfortunately, the third patch for NBA 2K15 hasn’t yet arrived on Xbox One. PlayStation 4 users in PAL regions are also still waiting for it.
• We tip our hats to 2K Sports for their very classy gesture of adding Isaiah Austin to NBA 2K15.
• NBA 2K15 modding continues to pick up steam.
• Following on from this week’s Tuesday Triple, we once again discuss realism in basketball video games. What are our expectations, and are we altering our approach as the games change?
• Moving on to the real NBA, we chat about the latest results. Is there a true top championship contender right now?
• Jabari Parker is the latest rising star to go down with a serious knee injury.
• Kobe Bryant has passed Michael Jordan for third on the all-time scoring charts. We reflect on the milestone.
• Is Rajon Rondo heading to the Dallas Mavericks?
• The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs offered up an early candidate for Game of the Year.
• We’re looking to bring back the Question of the Week, starting…now. Post your answers in the comments!
• We close Episode #105 with a great suggestion for a last minute gift idea, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

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As always, we welcome your thoughts on this week’s show, as well as any of the topics that we discussed. Have your say in the comments below, or here in the Forum! Mailbag submissions and topic suggestions are also welcome, so feel free to hit us up in this thread.

KevinParker has uploaded some new resources for creating quality jersey updates for NBA 2K15 PC, specifically REV 30 mesh textures for both the jerseys and the shorts. You can download them here:

• Shorts REV 30 Holes
• Jerseys REV 30 Holes

Additionally, Kevin has created a couple of tutorials explaining how to use the textures, as well as how to edit jersey colours:

• Editing Jersey Rev Holes
• Editing Jersey Colours

Thanks to Kevin for sharing his knowledge and these resources with the modding community!

It’s been a little over a month since the last update to the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC, but today brings a big new release with V26. The key features of the latest version are as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (1/19/15)
• Added the 2015 All-Star jerseys and All-Star court (Brooklyn)
• Added ~65 current-look cyberfaces for the current roster (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~15 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~100 current-look portraits for the current roster (no portraits overwritten)
• Added ~365 retro portraits throughout retro season rosters (no portraits overwritten)
• Added accurate All-Star jerseys for 1960-1982 rosters
• Added accurate historical Team Stats to every season roster (1960-2014)
• Added accurate historical Calendar/Schedule to the 1988, and 1996-2014 season rosters
• Added the Ult ABA Bball Mod – courtesy Reddwarf
• Rosters accurate as of 1/19/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

V27 of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC by HAWK23 and company is out now! Key features of the latest release are as follows:

• *Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (2/1/15)
• Updated the 2015 East and West All-Star Teams
• Updated the 2015 Shooting Stars and Dunkers All-Star Teams
• Updated the 2015 Rising Stars U.S. and World Teams
• Added ~15 current-look cyberfaces for the current roster (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~25 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~15 retro player portraits and ~10 current player portrait updates
• Added a logo for the Dallas Chaparrals (found in Ult ABA Mod)
• Added roster rating tweaks to the 1960-1979 Mods – courtesy Suirad
• Added roster tweaks to the 2000-2014 Mods – courtesy Jspurg
• Rosters accurate as of 2/1/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

HAWK23 and company have released a new version (V28) of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC. The latest release includes a new part that you must download, so be sure to read the description carefully. Key features of V28 include:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (George Karl) (2/12/15)
• Tweaked the 2015 East and West All-Star Teams
• Tweaked the 2015 Shooting Stars and Dunkers All-Star Teams
• Tweaked the 2015 Rising Stars U.S. and World Teams
• Added new courts for the 1997 Mod (NBA at 50) – courtesy Retro
• Added new stadium files for the 80’s and early 90’s Bulls – courtesy Bird33
• Added hundreds of new jerseys that will be implemented in the coming weeks – courtesy Dwade
• Added ~60 current-look cyberfaces for the current roster (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~15 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Rosters accurate as of 2/12/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

A new version of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC by HAWK23 and company is available now! The latest release updates the current season rosters through the 2015 All-Star Weekend, adds some new faces to retro season mods, and much more. Key features of V29 are as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (2/16/15)
• Added ~15 new portraits (current and retro)
• Added ~25 year-specific retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters
• Added real 2015 All-Star courts for Madison Square Garden & Barclays Center
• Added correct 2015 All-Star Game logos to 3-point/dunk contests
• Tweaked the 2000’s Rosters to add better accuracy (added some missing obscure players)
• Fixed any remaining retro coaches who were headless or who had black hands
• Fixed a few retro cyberfaces that were showing up incorrectly in season mods
• Rosters accurate as of 2/16/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

HAWK23 and company have completed V30 of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC, and it is available to download now. Key features of the latest release include:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (3/23/15)
• Added ~15 new portraits (~10 current and ~5 retro)
• Added ~25 year-specific retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters
• Added ~30 new current-look cyberfaces to the current rosters
• Added 3 new draft prospect cyberfaces to the 2015 Draft Class
• Added hundreds of new and updated jerseys by DwadeFlash
• Added 5 new retro stadium files (88, 89, 90, 91, 92-93 Lakers) – courtesy Bird
• Accurate schedules were added to every retro roster from 1952-2014
• A ton of new additions were made to Scheduling options in association/season for UBR Retro Rosters including 95% and 100% accurate 82 game scheduling options for all Retro Rosters from 1952-2014 thanks to Armon Gilliam.

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

Today’s file addition is a resource for NBA 2K court modding. dtd, who has uploaded several courts recently, has added a PSD file for single texture courts that you may find very useful. If you’re looking to get into court modding, be sure to check it out at the link below!

dtd
Court Vector Linework for 1 Texture Courts PSD

johnz1 has released a new version of the Remix mod for the Gamecube version of NBA Street Vol. 2!

The new release adds opening night 2014/2015 season rosters, with ratings based on V22 of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC.

Additionally, all team jerseys have been updated for the current season, right down to the NBA logo above the players’ names, and the gold strip indicating the number of championships the team has won.

You can pick up the NBA Street Vol. 2 – 2015 Remix mod here in our Downloads section! For more information and previews, be sure to check out this thread.

A new version of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 by HAWK23 and company is now available! The latest release (V31) includes end of year rosters for 2015, adds new artwork, and more. An overview of the key features of V31 is as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with end of year transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (5/1/15)
• Added ~35 new portraits (2015 Rookie Prospects)
• Added ~35 new cyberfaces (2015 Rookie Prospects)
• Added new version of the 2015 Draft Class
• Added end of year 2015 Roster V1
• Edited current roster player ratings to reflect end of 2015 season attributes
• Edited current roster team rotations and minute assignments to reflect end of 2015 season
• Added 1994, 1995, and 1996 Opening Night Retro Rosters – courtesy adiknbafan
• Fixed a minor scheduling bug for the current rosters
• Fixed a cyberface bug that was causing association games to crash at end of 3rd qtr
• Rosters accurate as of 5/1/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

HAWK23 has released V32 of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC, and it’s a substantial update with several fixes, enhancements, and new art files. An overview of the key features of V32 are as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (5/7/15)
• Added 2 temporary teams to the UBR Association file. These teams combine to contain 32 projected 1st round draft prospects that you can assign to teams as you wish until the NBA Draft. All rookies have real portraits and real (or look-a-like) cyberfaces)
• Added new Bucks, Wizards, Raptors logos (did not overwrite old ones)
• Added updated 2015 Team Stats tab to appropriate rosters
• Increased years pro and ages for all current players in UBR Association roster
• Adjusted player roles for 2015 Roster, Ult Base Roster, and UBR Association Roster
• Added ~5 current-look cyberfaces for the current roster (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~30 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Added 9 new sets of retro all-star jerseys (1970-1979)
• Added 18 new retro stadiums for teams in the 80’s/early 90’s
• Added updated 2015 Draft Class file
• Fixed some crowd color mix-ups for teams in the 70’s/80’s retro rosters
• Fixed some broadcast audio mix-ups for teams in the 70’s/80’s retro rosters
• Fixed a crashing issue with creating a player or team in the UBR Association roster
• Rosters accurate as of 5/7/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

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A new version of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC has been released by HAWK23 and company. The latest release (V33) includes the latest postseason rosters, newly hired coaches, new art assets, and much more. An overview of the key features of V33 is as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (6/1/15)
• Kept the 2 temporary teams in the UBR Association file that contain 32 projected 1st round draft prospects so you can assign them to teams as you wish until the NBA Draft. All rookies have real portraits and real (or look-a-like) cyberfaces)
• Made all new coaching moves (Donovan, Skiles, Hoiberg, Gentry)
• Added new 76ers and Hawks logos (did not overwrite old ones)
• Added new Bucks home/away jersey concepts – courtesy Rich
• Added updated 2015-2016 Contracts (advanced contracts by a year)
• Added ~30+ retro portraits (many new year-specific 80’s Celtics)
• Added 2 new current coach portraits (Billy Donovan and Fred Hoiberg)
• Added ~5 current-look cyberfaces for the current roster (no CFs overwritten)
• Added ~55 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Added brand new 1958 Roster – courtesy PatTheHead
• Added 1992 and 1993 Opening Night Retro Rosters – courtesy adiknbafan
• Fixed the 2010 Decade Team in the Ultimate Base Roster
• Fixed an issue with the retro Warriors stadium not showing up correctly
• Fixed an issue with the All-Star game not working in association mode
• Added 15 new retro Lakers/Knicks stadiums for the 80’s/early 90’s – courtesy Bird
• Added tweaked retro courts for the Lakers/Knicks throughout the 70’s/80’s – courtesy Bird
• Rosters accurate as of 6/1/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

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As the 2015 season draws to a close, HAWK23 and company have released a new version of the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 PC. V34 of UBR contains final 2015 season rosters accurate as of June 18th, updated 2015 and 2016 Draft Classes, new team logos, and much more. An overview of what to expect from the latest version of the Ultimate Base Roster is as follows:

• Added updated version of the Ultimate Base Roster & UBR Association Files with current transactions, signings, rotations, and coaching moves (6/18/15)
• Kept the 2 temporary teams in the UBR Association file that contain 32 projected 1st round draft prospects so you can assign them to teams as you wish until the NBA Draft. All rookies have real portraits and real (or look-a-like) cyberfaces)
• Made all new coaching moves (Donovan, Skiles, Hoiberg, Gentry, Malone)
• Added new Clippers, Bucks, 76ers, Hawks logos (did not overwrite old ones)
• Added updated versions of the 2015 & 2016 Draft Class files
• Added 8 new 2015 Rookie Prospect portraits
• Added 4 new 2015 Rookie Prospect cyberfaces – courtesy Monzki15
• Added ~10 retro cyberfaces throughout retro season rosters (no CFs overwritten)
• Added updated 2015-2016 Contracts (advanced contracts by a year)
• Rosters accurate as of 6/18/2015

Download the Ultimate Base Roster for NBA 2K14 here! Be sure to check out the release thread for more information, previews and support, as well as Like the official UBR Facebook page.

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