2019 Season Protected Players Tracker
September 5, 2018
Initial Player Protections
All of the original 17 teams must protect two players each who were on their year one roster. The 34 protected players (two from each of the original 17 teams) are ineligible to be drafted by an expansion team. Players who are not protected will make up the non-protected player pool from which the four expansion teams will select.
Additional Player Protections
After the completion of the expansion draft, the original 17 teams will have the opportunity to retain up to two additional players from their year one roster who were not selected in the expansion draft. Teams will retain players who were not protected for the expansion draft by forfeiting draft picks in the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft. All players who are not retained will be automatically added to the draft-eligible pool for the 2019 NBA 2K League Draft.
*The following is a list of the 2019 protected players that have been announced thus far. This page will be updated as each team officially announces their two protected players ahead of the Expansion Draft.*
Wizards DG
Protected Players: Demon JT, Boo Painter.
We are excited to announce that we will officially be retaining @DemonJT_ and @BooPainter for the second season of the @NBA2KLeague.
#RunTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/sFYxxDBxD3
— Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) August 29, 2018
Raptors GC
Protected Players: Kenny, All Hail Trey.
Welcome to Season 2 @KennyGotWork @AllHailTrey 🔥🎮🏀 #NBA2KLeague
“Two totally different players with the same ability to perform at their best under pressure, I can’t wait to see them both in season 2” – @ShaneTalbot pic.twitter.com/cPrKyzSaxL
— Raptors Uprising GC (@RaptorsGC) September 3, 2018
Pacers Gaming
Protected Players: WoLF 74, Swizurk.
We are excited to officially announce that @WoLF__74 and @Swizurk will be returning to our lineup for Season 2! pic.twitter.com/LVogFuPblN
— Pacers Gaming (@Pacers_Gaming) September 3, 2018
Knicks Gaming
Protected Players: G O O F Y 7 5 7, iamadamthe1st.
As one team, we brought home a championship. Winning the title was the best feeling in the world. Choosing who to protect was among the hardest. We are thrilled to have @iamadamthe1st and @Goofy757__ returning to defend our title.
We will always be one team, one dream, one goal. pic.twitter.com/TxA2AuWQOp
— KnicksGaming (@KnicksGaming) September 4, 2018
HEAT Check Gaming
Protected Players: Hotshot, MaJes7ic.
“HEAT Check Gaming had a great season and I want to thank and congratulate the team. When it came time to make this decision on who to protect, Hotshot and Majes7ic were the two players best suited for us to build around." – @youFamousEnough pic.twitter.com/hPT8KofqZB
— HEAT Check Gaming (@HeatCheckGaming) September 4, 2018
Jazz Gaming
Protected Players: Yeah I Compete, Deedz.
We're excited to announce that @GFGCompete and @OGDeedz will be returning home for Season 2 of the #NBA2KLeague!#GamingElevated pic.twitter.com/anNlMbpTSZ
— Jazz Gaming (@UtahJazzGaming) September 4, 2018
Grizz Gaming
Protected Players: AuthenticAfrican, UniversalPhenom.
We'd like to announce that we have protected @AuthenticAfr and @UniversalPhe2K for the upcoming 2019 @NBA2KLeague season.#PressStart pic.twitter.com/m7VbefIQxB
— Grizz Gaming (@GrizzGaming) September 4, 2018
Blazer5 Gaming
Protected Players: OneWildWalnut, Mama Im Dat Man.
We're thrilled to announce that @MamaImDatMan_ and @OneWildWalnut2K will be back with Blazer5 Gaming for season two of the @NBA2KLeague. pic.twitter.com/puxRiMf6aF
— Blazer5 Gaming (@blazer5gaming) September 4, 2018
Kings Guard Gaming
Protected Players: Timelycook, worthingcolt.
https://twitter.com/KingsGuardGG/status/1037132207335206912
Warriors Gaming
Protected Players: Type, Bsmoove.
Warriors Gaming Squad is proud to announce @ommtype and @B_SM00VE_JAY as the two players we protecting for next season of the #NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/auhJy2T92N
— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) September 4, 2018
Bucks Gaming
Protected Players: Game6Drake, BigMeek.
We are very excited to announce that we have retained @Game6Drake & @BigMeekHTX for Season Two of the @NBA2KLeague!!
— Bucks Gaming (@BucksGG) September 4, 2018
Mavs Gaming
Protected Players: Dimez, Dayfri.
We are very excited to share the first major news of our off season! We are pleased to announce we have retained @DatBoyDimez and @Dayfri_ going into Season 2 of the @NBA2KLeague.
Welcome back, fellas!#MavsGaming #WelcomeTheFuture pic.twitter.com/ToRLuNM9Db
— Mavs Gaming (@MavsGG) September 3, 2018
CLTX Gaming
Protected Players: oFAB, Mel East.
🚨PROTECTED🚨 Hyped to announce that @_oFAB and @MelEast2k will be returning home to BOS for Season 2 of the #NBA2KLeague. #ItsOurTime // #CLTXGaming // @NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/wtJAAdtOV5
— CLTX Gaming (@CLTXGaming) September 5, 2018
Cavs Legion GC
Protected Players: Hood, Sick x 973
We are proud to announce that @HoodBC_ and @Sick_x_973 are protected by Cavs Legion for Season 2 of the @NBA2KLeague! pic.twitter.com/GT0UgTKAwP
— Cavs Legion (@CavsLegionGC) September 6, 2018
76ers Gaming
Protected Players: Radiant, Steez
OFFICIAL: Team retains point guard @iTz_Radiant for the 2018-19 season.
📝 » https://t.co/8vSIRxxF2Y pic.twitter.com/9o5cXWhkdn
— 76ers GC (@76ersGC) September 7, 2018
OFFICIAL: Team retains center @Steez_2k for the 2018-19 season.
📝 » https://t.co/8vSIRxxF2Y pic.twitter.com/dV3gHmQH29
— 76ers GC (@76ersGC) September 7, 2018
Pistons GT
Protected Players: Lets Get It Ramo, iiNsaniTTy
OFFICIAL: We are protecting @LetsGet_It_Ramo and @iiNsaniTTy for Season Two of the @NBA2KLeague! pic.twitter.com/JwRHU0CUhN
— PistonsGT (@PistonsGT) September 7, 2018
Magic Gaming
Protected Players: UCMANNY, KingCamRoyalty
Welcome back to Orlando, #16!
The @NBA2KLeague isn’t ready for Season 2 @UCMANNY_ ! We’re excited & ready to get back to work#BelieveInMagic 🌑🎮 pic.twitter.com/hVA3loVZxA
— Magic Gaming (@MagicGaming) September 8, 2018
👑 The King is back, O-Town! 👑
We’re thrilled to have @KingCamRoyalty back and we’re ready to make magic Season 2! #BelieveInMagic 🌑🎮 pic.twitter.com/gZeu1Ar5Bq
— Magic Gaming (@MagicGaming) September 8, 2018
Unprotected Players List
Wizards DG:
- ReeseDaGod23
- Jin
- xGREATxGILLY13
- Swish
Raptors GC:
- Detoxys
- Yusuf_Scarbz
- KingQuai614
- TsJosh
Pacers GC:
- Shockey
- FrostyTheTruth
- vGooner-
- TuckerLocksUp
Knicks Gaming:
- YEYNotGaming
- NateKahl
- xKPMR
- Idrisdagoat6
HEAT Check Gaming:
- Sharpshooterlos
- 24k Dropoff
- Jalen03303
- HyPeR iS Pro
Jazz Gaming:
- Stambreezy
- Smoove
- MrSlaughter01
- Tifeworld
Grizz Gaming:
- PHENOM vv
- Winner_Stayz_On
- AyeTHREAT
- DDouble2K
Blazer5 Gaming:
- Jomar12 PR
- GRANT MONSTER
- Lavish_phenom
- Dat Boy Shotz
Kings Guard Gaming:
- ColeWorld2K
- cowboyxcollazo
- Safiya4ya
- Mootyy
Warriors Gaming:
- Vert
- LYKaPRO
- Sleep
- Shawn_Win
Bucks Gaming:
- KinG PeroXide
- XxSTL2LAxX
- Procis1on
- oLARRY
Mavs Gaming:
- BallLikeSeem
- JLB
- HazzaUK2K
- Devillon
CLTX Gaming:
- PalmOilPlease
- ProFusion
- ARSONAL x
- Speedbrook
Cavs Legion GC:
- ToXsiK
- Godddof2k
- TURNUPDEFENSE
- Savage
76ers Gaming:
- I F E A S T
- ZDS
- Newdini33
- xTFr3sHxX
Pistons GT:
- Rux
- ixsplashkingxi
- Im So Far Ahead
- JosephTheTruth
Magic Gaming:
- marley213s
- NachoTraynor
- KontruL
- SUPREME PULLER
