NBA 2K25 MyNBA & MyGM News

As Dee and I discussed in Episode #541 of the NLSC Podcast, last week we learned what’s new with MyCAREER and MyPLAYER in NBA 2K25. In this week’s NBA 2K25 Courtside Report, we’ve gained an insight into MyNBA and MyGM.

To that point, MyGM is returning in NBA 2K25. While this RPG-based take on franchise play has remained in the prior gen version of NBA 2K, it’s making its first appearance on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and will of course be in the PC port as well. It includes backstories, attributes, and Perks, basically replicating MyPLAYER Builds in GM form.

Confirming what many of us predicted, the new addition to MyNBA Eras is the Steph Era, tipping off with the 2016-17 campaign. All of the previous eras, and of course current season franchise play, are returning. MyNBA Eras has also received a few other enhancements in NBA 2K25, including streamlined staff management, and a new era-specific hub/information screen.

I’ve summarised the key points from the Courtside Report below, but by all means give it a read for the full scoop and additional developer commentary. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, as well as join in the discussion here in our NBA 2K25 Forum!

NBA 2K25 MyNBA & MyGM Courtside Report Summary

• The RPG-based MyGM returns in the New Gen version of NBA 2K25, after originally being merged into MyNBA in NBA 2K21.
• There are multiple backstories to choose from in MyGM: an ex-player transitioning to the front office, an ex-scout being promoted, a financial savant, a capitalist with connections, or an expert dealmaker. Your choice in backstory determines your starting attributes.
• GM attributes include Offensive Coaching, Defensive Coaching, Sports Medicine, Business, Charisma, and Analytics. They determine your strengths, weaknesses, and ideal gameplan as far as running a franchise, impacting both on-court performance and success in front office tasks.
• Completing Goals in MyGM earns XP to level up and earn an attribute point, with a maximum level of 20. Hitting levels 4, 8, 12, and 16 will allow you to choose from a list of Perks that provide a significant boost to your GM abilities. Reaching the level cap of 20 will earn two final Perks. Each backstory also has its own unique “ultimate” Perk, chosen at level 12.
• There will be 55 Perks available at launch, with more added throughout the year. Basically, there will be MyGM Builds, similar to MyPLAYER Builds.
• MyGM includes conversations with staff and players, which set specific goals. There are a small number of impactful conversations, in order to avoid constant prompts to chat.
• Backstory and attributes play a role in the success of conversations with staff and players. With suitable charisma, you can unlock easier goals and access a wider range of responses that guide the conversation.
• A MyGM Building has been added, essentially acting as the GM version of The City in MyCAREER where you can free roam and interact with your staff.
• Similar to MyNBA, MyGM in NBA 2K25 includes a Ranked mode with Leaderboards. If you get fired, it’s game over.
• MyNBA Eras now includes the Steph Era, beginning with the 2016-17 season. The Magic vs. Bird Era, Jordan Era, Kobe Era, LeBron Era, and of course the Modern Era (i.e. traditional current season franchise play) also return.
• The NBA Cup, aka the In-Season Tournament, now has more in-depth integration to reflect the real event. It also now supports between 12 and 36 teams to accommodate customised leagues.
• Up to six teams can be added or removed every season in MyNBA, rather than just six per save, allowing for greater flexibility in league customisation.
• The League News hub will once again change according to eras, with a newspaper, Web 1.0, and social media interfaces returning. NBA 2K25 will also add a Web 2.0 interface to bridge the gap in the 2000s, with menus very reminiscent of NBA 2K11.
• MySTAFF has been condensed from 17 staff members to just seven: Governor, GM, Assistant GM, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head Coach, Head Scout and Team Doctor. This has been done to streamline hiring and avoid overwhelming gamers with too many tasks. Bonus Staff can also be hired under these categories to gain further boosts.

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