NBA 2K23 Washington Wizards Roster And Ratings

September 9, 2022

NBA 2K23 is here, and that means hoop heads and casual NBA fans will have about a season’s worth of debates to start and more than a few Michael Jordan dunks to choreograph. We’re breaking down the new NBA 2K23 rosters for all 32 NBA teams, and in this guide we’re taking a closer look at the Washington Wizards. The Wizards brought back their franchise player in Bradley Beal as well as Kristaps Porzingis, who could be a steal. Add in Kyle Kuzma and Monte Morris and the Wizards could be a sleeper team in the east. If you’re curious about who the Wizards’ best players might be, where their top players rank in the league, or which team positions may need an upgrade in MyNBA Eras, then here’s everything you need to know about the new NBA 2K23 Wizards roster.

Washington Wizards – Best Players

The Wizards are the 23rd best team in the league according to the new ratings for all 32 teams in NBA 2K23. At launch, Washington’s set for an overall team rating of 85. The Wizards will also have a total of three players rated 80 or above in NBA 2K23, including their multi-time All-Star who just inked a huge contract extension:

Bradley Beal (SG) – 87 OVR

Below you will find a table of the starting roster and bench players for the Washington Wizards at launch in NBA 2K23, which includes all five starters and new additions like Kristaps Porzingis.

Washington Wizards – Starters & Bench

Player Name	Position	OVR
Bradley Beal	SG	87
Kristaps Porzingis	C	85
Kyle Kuzma	PF	81
Will Barton	SG	77
Monte Morris	PG	79
Delon Wright	PG	75
Daniel Gafford	C	77
Deni Avdija	SF	76
Rui Hachimura	PF	76
Corey Kispert	SF	75
Taj Gibson	C	74
Johnny Davis	SF	74
Vernon Carey Jr.	C	73

For more on NBA 2K23, check out our MyNBA Eras preview and the 2K23 ratings hub.

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GTA 6 Release Date “Probably Doesn’t Matter,” Anticipation Reaches “Fever Pitch” – Take-Two

As part of Take-Two’s latest earnings briefing, CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed Grand Theft Auto VI‘s release window and commented on how he’s observed a “fever pitch”-level of excitement for the game.

Asked if there is a benefit to releasing GTA VI during the holiday period–when video game sales in general are known to spike–Zelnick said GTA VI would likely be a success whenever it releases due to the massive amount of hype behind it. He did, however, admit that Fall 2025 is preferable to other periods of the year.

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“While it probably doesn’t matter, I think we’d all rather be in the release window that we’re looking at now,” the executive said.

Previously, GTA VI was set for release at an unspecified point in 2025, but now it’s lined up to launch specifically in Fall 2025. It’s worth noting that pretty much every Rockstar Games release gets delayed, so it’s possible GTA VI might slip like GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II did before it.

Also during the call, Take-Two management said the company expects to have sequential growth following the release of GTA VI, which struck some as odd or even unbelievable. That’s because GTA VI is expected to generate an enormous amount of money for Take-Two, making for a difficult comparison during the next fiscal year. An analyst pointed out that Take-Two experienced sequential declines following the launches of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II. So how will things be different this time? Zelnick said “it’s a fair question,” going on to note that the video game business has “really changed” since Red Dead Redemption II and GTA V came out years ago.

He said Take-Two will post sequential growth due to the company’s pipeline of titles that includes other major releases (though he did not name any outright). He also said he expects GTA VI to keep selling well for years after launch, just as GTA V did and continues to. For example, in the past three months of 2024, GTA V sold another 5 million copies, which is more than most games sell in their lifetimes.

“We actually think there is a compelling case that the full game sales [of GTA VI] will continue to be robust for years to come. Equally, we have a pipeline both announced and unannounced that’s very exciting,” he said, further noting that Take-Two now owns Zynga, which brings in tons of money on a level the company didn’t have when GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II released.

Not only that, but Zelnick pointed out how Take-Two plans to expand its business to new geographies. He said Take-Two currently mainly does most of its business in the US and Western Europe, but he believes there are “enormous opportunities” for growth in Asia, India, and Africa.

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During the call, Zelnick was pressed to answer why Take-Two has so much confidence that GTA VI will be a hit. There is obviously a huge amount of hype behind the game, but Zelnick also reminded everyone that the data shows astonishing ongoing growth for GTA V and GTA Online more than a decade after the game came out.

“I think we feel as though the market’s anticipation is at a fever pitch. And of course expectations are very high everywhere in this boardroom and all around the world for the perfection of what Rockstar typically delivers,” Zelnick said.

Finally, Zelnick said GTA VI has the makings of being another big hit because the current-generation console market is already big and growing bigger still. Citing data from IDG, Zelnick said there are around 81 million current-generation consoles sold, with projections for 111 million by the end of 2024 and 175 million by the end of 2027.

Zelnick said he doesn’t necessarily believe these numbers and projections will turn out to be accurate, but he does believe the console market is still growing. He also pointed out how he expects GTA VI to have a “very significant attach rate” for consoles. Zelnick was asked if GTA VI might help draw lapsed gamers back to the market, but he did not answer this question outright.

Keep checking back with GameSpot for more GTA VI news as it’s announced.

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May 17, 2024

CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 4 Release Date And Details

Call of Duty Season 3 is ending soon, and Activision has confirmed that Season 4 begins on May 29. Here we highlight all the big announcements and rumors for Season 4 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, including the return of Warzone’s most popular rifle.

Call of Duty Season 4 start times

Activision has confirmed Season 4 arrives on Wednesday, May 29. Seasonal updates usually go live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.

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What to expect from Season 4

A new season of Call of Duty means a fresh battle pass for unlocking more weapons and cosmetics. Season passes usually contain at least one operator and two DLC weapons. One of the new free weapons for Season 4 is confirmed to be the popular Kar98k bolt-action rifle.

Based on leaks from data miners, this season could include multiple crossover IP events, including collaborations with Fallout, Gundam, and The Crow.

Rumors are also swirling about a third crossover event with The Boys and a potential operator for the character Kimiko. While it might unrelated, Call of Duty socials commented on a new trailer for The Boys, which was centered around Kimiko. Additionally, the actress who plays the character, Karen Fukuhara, was apparently also seen at Infinity Ward studios. The last two crossover events have added plenty of Supes to Call of Duty’s growing list of operators, with Homelander, Starlight, Black Noir, A-Train, and Firecracker, so if true, it would be nice to finally see an actual member of The Boys join the lineup.

Warzone

Official details haven’t been revealed for this upcoming season of Warzone, but with the introduction of Rebirth Island in Season 3, players probably shouldn’t expect a new map reveal. The season will likely focus on game modes, events, and new features.

MW3

Activision hasn’t announced any specific content for Season 4 of multiplayer, but the update will likely include new maps, game modes, and new limited-time events.

The recent Season 4 teaser seemingly makes a few references to the DNA Bomb multiplayer killstreak from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare by using images of ominous green gas and a strand of DNA. This AW killstreak was earned by scoring 30 kills in one life, which is very similar to MW3’s current nuke killstreak, with the only difference being that the DNA Bomb didn’t end the match. It’s uncertain how it might be used, as it is so similar to the existing nuke, but maybe this won’t be a multiplayer feature and instead be used in Zombies or Warzone in some capacity.

There will likely be more Zombies content arriving sometime in Season 4, but the past two seasons have held the big Zombies update for the midseason “Reloaded” update. This means a possible new story mission, warlord boss, and new schematics could arrive, but players will likely be waiting until the halfway point of the season.

As always, all rumors must be taken with a grain of salt until confirmed by Activision. More official details should arrive closer to Season 4’s launch.

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May 17, 2024

Rainn Wilson Is Willing To Appear On The Office Follow-Up Series

As one of the original actors from the American incarnation of The Office, Rainn Wilson has been associated with the franchise for almost 20 years. Wilson’s character, Dwight Schrute, was even in contention for his own spin-off series, The Farm. While that show didn’t go forward, Peacock recently picked up The Office’s follow-up series, which will move the setting to the Midwest. And if Dwight is needed for a guest appearance, Wilson is up for it.

“I don’t see how Dwight goes from Scranton to wherever they’re shooting it in the Midwest,” Wilson told CinemaBlend. “But, you know, if Greg [Daniels] wants me to do something, I’m happy to do something. But, I am sad that they’re leaving Scranton. I understand… why they’re leaving Scranton, but I kind of feel like there should be like seven different Office spinoffs kind of like Law and Order. Like there’s Law and Order: SVU and Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and there should be all of these workplace documentaries going on, but they should all be in the Scranton Wilkes Bar, Lackawanna County, greater Metropolitan area.”

The new series will feature Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore as the main characters. The premise of the show is that the documentary team that spent a decade following Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton employees is starting a new project by covering “a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.” There’s no obvious way for Dwight to be involved in that story, but Wilson trusts Daniels to come up with an idea that works.

“You know, with Greg Daniels at the helm, he’s always gonna be looking out for the best interest,” said Wilson. “So if he had an idea [for a cameo], I mean, I don’t think many of us could go back to his regulars at this point. But, to pop in, make sure the office is running right. That might happen. I don’t know.”

Whether it happens or not, Wilson’s recent experience with a hotel in Italy proved that he’ll never fully escape Dwight’s legacy. The hotel sent Wilson’s room service silverware encased in Jello, just like Jim’s classic prank on the show.

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May 17, 2024

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Ride The Rides

Disney Dreamlight Valley has a myriad of ways in which you can interact with its world, but you haven’t always been able to ride any of the rides you decorated your valley with. But thanks to the Thrills & Frills update, you can now hop on any of the interactable rides you’ve obtained via Star Paths or the Premium Shop. You can even take photos on them! Here’s how to make it happen.

How to use the rides in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Riding rides in Disney Dreamlight Valley isn’t particularly straightforward, as you can’t just walk up and interact with the rides to hop on. Doing so simply starts or stops the ride, leaving you standing around looking kind of silly. Instead, to ride the rides you’ll need do something kind of odd–equip your camera.

Getting in a ride requires you to equip your camera first.

Once you’ve equipped your camera, you can stand near the ride until it looks as though it’s been “selected”, then press the action button to pull out the camera. This will place you within the ride in camera mode, giving you an opportunity to select from a wide variety of options for taking pics. You can even use this to get on rides with friends visiting your valley so that you can take selfies together!

When you’re ready to leave the ride, just press the cancel button to hop back out. Just remember to always equip your camera when you want to get back on the ride later on.

For more on Disney Dreamlight Valley, check out our comprehensive guides hub.

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May 17, 2024

Where Is Xur Today? (May 17-21) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide

Mere weeks remain between now and the launch of The Final Shape expansion, and with several Exotic weapons getting fine-tuned for the big fight ahead, now is a good time to say hello to your favorite roaming arms dealer. Here’s where you can find Xur this weekend and what he has for sale.

This week you can find Xur on Nessus, in The Watcher’s Grave. For his weapon, Xur is offering Arbalest. Hunters can pick up Raiju’s Harness; Titans can grab Aeon Safe; and Warlocks can buy The Stag.

Xur Location

Xur’s location on nessus.

Head to Nessus and use the Watcher’s Grave transmat zone to find Xur this week. When you arrive, hop on your sparrow and head north toward the exit of the area. Look for a big tree with pink moss on the right side of the area. Climb up onto its big, flat branch, where you can reach Xur.

Xur Exotic and Legendary Items

Exotic Engram – 97 Legendary Shards
Arbalest – 29 Legendary Shards
Raiju’s Harness – 23 Legendary Shards
Aeon Safe – 23 Legendary Shards
The Stag – 23 Legendary Shards
Hawkmoon – 200 Legendary Shards, 125,000 Glimmer, 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher
Xenology quest – Free
Legendary weapons and armor – 50 Legendary Shards, 1,000 Glimmer

Exotic Armor

Raiju’s Harness (Exotic Hunter armor)

Raiju’s Harness

For the Hunter who wants more flexibility with their Arc Super, Raiju’s Harness makes some neat modifications to that ability. You can deactivate the Super early to create a blinding explosion and gain a temporary bonus to Arc damage. Your Arc staff will also consume less energy when you’re not attacking with it. The stats here are mostly well balanced, with mobility being the best, but resilience is very low. Intellect is average, so you’ll want to mod those two stats specifically.

Mobility: 18
Resilience: 2
Recovery: 12
Discipline: 7
Intellect: 14
Strength: 9
Total: 62

Aeon Safe (Exotic Titan gauntlets)

Like other Exotic armor pieces in the Aeon line, Aeon Safe has three unique Armor Mods that work well with team-focused builds. Sect of Insight specializes in empowering your allies, and the stats on this roll aren’t too bad. Resilience is pretty good and intellect is very high here, allowing you to gain quicker cooldowns on your Super abilities. Discipline is very low and mobility is unnecessarily high, so you’ll have to plan your build accordingly to work around these.

Mobility: 13
Resilience: 16
Recovery: 6
Discipline: 2
Intellect: 20
Strength: 11
Total: 68

The Stag (Exotic Warlock helmet)

While it looks like it belongs in Alan Wake 2, The Stag is actually a Destiny 2 classic. This Exotic buffs Warlock Rifts to reduce damage for allies, and if you fall in battle, you’ll leave a healing rift behind for your teammates. This is a pretty good roll that goes all in on the identity of this Exotic, as the recovery stat is almost maxed out. Resilience is sadly low and intellect could be better, but this is a good Exotic to grab in case you plan to be the team medic.

Mobility: 2
Resilience: 2
Recovery: 30
Discipline: 18
Intellect: 6
Strength: 7
Total: 65

Exotic Weapons

Arbalest (Exotic linear fusion rifle)

A very nice linear fusion rifle, Arbalest has two great abilities. Disruption Break lets you make enemies more vulnerable to kinetic weapons after you break their shields with Arbalest, and Compounding Force is perfect for breaking through the defenses of pesky Barrier Champions.

Compounding Force
Extended Barrel
Projection Fuse
Disruption Break
Composite Stock

Hawkmoon (Exotic hand cannon)

This is the second week in a row we’ve gotten a Quickdraw perk on Hawkmoon, so unless you really need the Exotic hand cannon, feel free to give it a skip again.

Paracausal Shot
Polygonal Rifling
Alloy Magazine
Quickdraw
Textured Grip

Legendary Armor

Titan	Type	Mobility	Resilience	Recovery	Discipline	Intelligence	Strength	Total
Warmind’s Avatar Gauntlets	Titan Gauntlets	22	6	2	6	13	6	55
Warmind’s Avatar Chestplate	Titan Chest Armor	14	2	10	12	6	6	50
Warmind’s Avatar Mark	Titan Mark	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Warmind’s Avatar Helm	Titan Helmet	14	2	12	16	9	2	55
Warmind’s Avatar Legplates	Titan Leg Armor	13	6	9	15	6	8	57
Warlock	Type
Warmind’s Avatar Gloves	Warlock Gauntlets	10	13	2	6	2	18	51
Warmind’s Avatar Robes	Warlock Chest Armor	2	15	12	6	12	6	53
Warmind’s Avatar Bond	Warlock Bond	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Warmind’s Avatar Headpiece	Warlock Helmet	6	13	6	10	9	9	53
Warmind’s Avatar Pants	Warlock Leg Armor	2	10	10	2	10	14	48
Hunter	Type
Warmind’s Avatar Vambraces	Hunter Gauntlets	20	2	6	11	13	2	54
Warmind’s Avatar Vest	Hunter Chest Armor	10	7	6	10	7	7	47
Warmind’s Avatar Cloak	Hunter Cloak	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Warmind’s Avatar Mask	Hunter Helmet	14	2	12	11	6	9	54
Warmind’s Avatar Legguards	Hunter Leg Armor	10	2	10	6	9	11	48

Legendary Weapons

True Prophecy	Kinetic Hand Cannon	TrueSight HCS / Sureshot HCS	Extended Mag / Alloy Magazine	Rangefinder	Rampage	Tier 2: Reload Speed
Falling Guillotine	Heavy Sword	Hungry Edge / Enduring Blade / Tempered Edge	Enduring Guard / Heavy Guard	Relentless Strikes	Counterattack	Tier 2: Impact
Memory Interdict	Heavy Grenade Launcher	Countermass / Quick Launch	Proximity Grenades / Alloy Casing	Clown Cartridge	Disruption Break	Tier 2: Blast Radius
The Deicide	Energy Shotgun	Rifled Barrel / Corkscrew Rifling	Appended Mag / Steady Rounds	Surplus	Elemental Capacitor	Tier 2: Handling
Shepherd’s Watch	Kinetic Sniper Rifle	Corkscrew Rifling / Hammer-Forged Rifling	Appended Mag / Flared Magwell	Outlaw	Osmosis	Tier 2: Handling
Legal Action II	Kinetic Pulse Rifle	Extended Barrel / Fluted Barrel	Tactical Mag / Alloy Magazine	Feeding Frenzy	Rampage	Tier 2: Range
IKELOS_SR_v1.0.3	Energy Sniper Rifle	Arrowhead Brake / Extended Barrel	Seraph Rounds / Flared Magwell	Overflow	Elemental Capacitor	Tier 2: Stability

Xur is present every weekend in Destiny 2, starting with the daily reset at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET each Friday. His exact location is always a mystery when he first arrives, as he is not listed on the map, and for novice players, he can be easy to miss. However, there are a set number of locations where he takes up residence, including the Tower Hangar area, on Nessus in Watcher’s Grave, and in the Winding Cove area of the EDZ.

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May 17, 2024

New Disney Lorcana Ursula’s Return Set Up For Preorder, Including Cooperative Card Game

Lorcana is gearing up for another expansion, with Ursula’s Return arriving on May 31. Preorders are now available for a variety of Ursula’s Return items, including starter decks, booster packs, and more. The most intriguing addition might be the Illumineer’s Quest, however, as this is a fun new way to experience Lorcana–this time as a cooperative experience instead of a competitive one.

Note: These are selling out fast, so make sure to check back if the item you want is not in stock. You can still order Disney Lorcana: Ursula’s Return booster boxes at Amazon.

All Lorcana: Ursula’s Return Preorders

$60

Illumineer’s Quest – Deep Trouble is a whole new way to play Lorcana. Instead of going head-to-head with another player, this is a cooperative quest. You and a buddy will face off against Ursula in an epic battle, and this deck contains everything you need to get started. You can also use standard Lorcana decks to expand the action. Four difficulty levels are available, as well as the option to battle Ursula solo if you’re up for a challenge.

Not to be confused with the Illumineer’s Quest, the Illumineer’s Trove: Ursula’s Return ($60) is also now up for preorder, which offers a card storage box, six card dividers, eight booster packs, and multiple accessories for traditional Lorcana matches.

$130

Want to stock up on new Lorcana cards as fast as possible? Then the Ursula’s Return Booster Box is your best bet. It’s not cheap, but it gets you 24 booster packs. That’s 288 Lorcana cards, which should give you plenty of intriguing ways to rebuild your deck. If that’s too expensive, you’ll find individual Ursula’s Return Booster Packs for $6. Consider also snagging a few card sleeves to protect your favorites, as you’ll find variants featuring Snow White and Genie up for preorder.

$17

Lorcana newcomers should look no further than the Ursula’s Return Starter Deck for all their TCG needs. These sets are designed to help you learn the ropes and include everything you need to get started. Along with a complete deck of 60 cards, these bundles include 11 tokens, a rule sheet, and a bonus booster pack with 12 additional cards. Like the card sleeves above, you’ll also find Snow White and Genie Deck Boxes to help protect your set.

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May 17, 2024