2 Weeks into the season and we have 3 more featured games for you as we go into the next 2! Opening Night was a blast and this Saturday should have some interesting matchups.

Toronto Raptors (5-2) @ Orlando Magic (2-5)

The Eastern Conference leading Toronto Raptors are up against an intriguing Orlando squad. Kawhi Leonard and Zach LaVine have been one of the best scoring duos in the league this season and they face Bradley Beal and young Magic squad on the road.

• Raptors PG Kyle Lowry VS Magic PG Reggie Jackson
• Raptors SG Zach LaVine VS Magic SG Bradley Beal
• Raptors SF Kawhi Leonard VS Magic SF Gordon Hayward
• Raptors PF Jaren Jackson Jr. VS Magic PF Lauri Markannen
• Raptors C Nikola Vucevic VS Magic C Mo Bamba

Houston Rockets (3-3) @ Sacramento Kings (5-3)

The Kings are off a fast start on the season thanks to their superstar point guard, Russell Westbrook, they now will be at home facing a tough challenge, Ben Simmons and the Houston Rockets. In a clash of youth and playoff contenders, this should be a good one.

• Rockets PG Lonzo Ball VS Kings PG Russell Westbrook
• Rockets SG Jonathon Simmons VS Kings SG Bojan Bogdanovic
• Rockets SF Ben Simmons VS Kings SF Thabo Sefolosha
• Rockets PF Joel Bolomboy VS Kings PF Skal Labissiere
• Rockets C Wendell Carter Jr. VS Kings C Willie Cauley-Stein

Los Angeles Lakers (1-6) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (5-2)

The OKC Thunder are hot to start off the season and Paul George is a big reason why. The Thunder will face the struggling reigning champions, LA Lakers, to prove whether they’re for real or not. The Lakers will need this game badly, as their slow start cannot get any worse.

• Lakers PG Stephen Curry VS Thunder PG Mike Conley
• Lakers SG Victor Oladipo VS Thunder SG Dennis Schroder
• Lakers SF Draymond Green VS Thunder SF Paul George
• Lakers PF Marc Gasol VS Thunder PF Blake Griffin
• Lakers C Rudy Gobert VS Thunder C Jerami Grant

We are officially 2 weeks into a fresh new season of Flight2K, and if we’re being honest, these standings look a bit iffy. Is it time to start worrying in your city?

Los Angeles Lakers (1-6)

Despite the Lakers making limited roster moves this offseason, their team is off to a bad start. Signs could point to their bench which is completely different than last season and is ranked last in the league this year, despite Quinn Cook’s 8ppg off the bench. Another sign points to fatigue already in the season, as each starter is playing 41 minutes. It should be worrying considering they’ve dropped several games to Western Conference playoff contenders which could seriously leverage their seeding later this season.

Denver Nuggets (2-4)

The Nuggets made it to the 2nd Round last year, losing the series to Golden State. Their only major roster move was moving Jamal Murray for 7th Pick Ja Morant, but that might be what’s causing this unexpected slow start. Acquiring another starting-caliber Point Guard should be a priority in-case Ja Morant can’t catch up the contending state in Denver.

Golden State Warriors (3-3)

Golden State made several roster moves over the offseason and it should be safe not to worry just yet. Their roster is built around James Harden, who is averaging almost 40 points per game. If they choose to worry, then they should find someone who can weaken Harden’s workload, but right now, their rookies just have to catch up and the chemistry needs to improve.

Washington Wizards (2-5)

It’s hard to tell whether Washington is trying to contend right now or not. They shouldn’t be a contending team in the first place, their roster is still young and developing. The only concern is at this rate, their contending window may only last 1-2 years now that Damian Lillard is 29 years old. Dame isn’t Top 5 in Scoring in a roster built around him, however, Trae Young should help him in the coming years and improve the overall team scoring. Don’t Worry, Washington (that’s if you’re trying to develop players)

Orlando Magic (2-5)

The Magic earned the reputation for killing careers after KD’s stint with them, and now it looks like the same thing is happening with Bradley Beal. However, the Magic’s team is still very young featuring Mo Bamba and Lauri Markannen. Beal is also still young, I’d give the Magic more time than most teams when it comes to improving.

Chicago Bulls (3-3)

You would think a core of Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Anthonu Davis and Clint Capela would be more than .500, but their chemistry is seriously hurting them right now. The Bulls are the only team in the league that had 0% Chemistry entering the season so it’ll take time to develop. This will likely hurt playoff seeding, but they should be fine by the time All-Star Break comes around. Don’t Worry.

Season 2 is right in front of us, beginning TOMORROW January 11, and one thing to look forward to is the Featured Games that get posted, showcasing games that could mean something later. Sim #1 will have 5 Featured Games to kick off the new season, and these are in-depth looks at all of them.

Boston Celtics @ Chicago Bulls

The beginning of the Regular Season for both squads, as two historic Eastern Conference Franchises will begin their season against each other. The defending Eastern Conference Champs, Boston Celtics, will have to prove they’re up to the new challenges that face them, as the team made some big changes this offseason and the team they face made even more. The previously 62 win Celtics are on the road against a new-look Chicago Bulls team that was last in the league last year, but we couldn’t ask for a better kick-off game.

• Celtics PG Markelle Fultz VS Bulls PG Chris Paul
• Celtics SG Kyrie Irving VS Bulls SG Klay Thompson
• Celtics SF Jayson Tatum VS Bulls SF Kevin Durant
• Celtics PF Marcus Morris Sr. VS Bulls PF Anthony Davis
• Celtics C Jusuf Nurkic VS Bulls C Clint Capela

Phoenix Suns @ Memphis Grizzlies

The Suns are coming off a season where they lost to the eventual NBA champions in 7 games whereas the Grizzlies have just done a complete rehaul of their team. These two teams have elite defensive talent and gritty players, it could be a rare game where defense is everything. This game could also be a factor in playoff seeding later on in the season, and possibly a preview.

• Suns PG John Wall VS Grizzlies PG Patrick Beverley
• Suns SG Devin Booker VS Grizzlies SG Dillon Brooks
• Suns SF Jimmy Butler VS Grizzlies SF Rondae-Hollis Jefferson
• Suns PF Tobias Harris VS Grizzlies PF Kenneth Faried
• Suns C DeAndre Ayton VS Grizzlies C Dewayne Dedmon

San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Clippers

Two young teams that made some big changes to their squad over the offseason. The Spurs have been in the primetime stage before, but LAC will make its’ primetime debut this game. Both squads are eager and potential playoff contenders, but it will be fun to watch this battle of young teams.

• Spurs PG De’Aaron Fox VS Clippers PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
• Spurs SG Keldon Johnson VS Clippers SG Jaylen Brown
• Spurs SF Andrew Wiggins VS Clippers SF Khris Middleton
• Spurs PF Geurschon Yabusele VS Clippers PF Julius Randle
• Spurs C Al Horford VS Clippers C Bam Adebayo

New Orleans Pelicans @ Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers are all equipped to make another run at a title, the Pelicans took a step back this offseason to create a younger core. In a Current Stars vs Future Stars game, this game gets interesting and showcases talent from the now and the future. The gritty Pelicans will get a chance to face a new look 76ers starring LeBron James. While the 76ers look to bounce back from last season and start on the right foot.

• Pelicans PG Dejounte Murray VS 76ers PG Goran Dragic
• Pelicans SG D’Angelo Russell VS 76ers SG C.J. McCollum
• Pelicans SF Kyle Kuzma VS 76ers SF LeBron James
• Pelicans PF Pascal Siakam VS 76ers PF LaMarcus Aldridge
• Pelicans C Harry Giles VS 76ers C Joel Embiid

Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Two Eastern Conference Playoff Contenders will get a chance in a potential preview of things to come. A completely new Pistons squad looks to make their primetime debut against a reloaded Cavaliers team. Both teams are young and have electricity in their roster, it’ll be a battle of youth in this matchup.

• Pistons PG Elfrid Payton VS Cavaliers PG Collin Sexton
• Pistons SG R.J. Barrett VS Cavaliers SG Spencer Dinwiddie
• Pistons SF Zion Williamson VS Cavaliers SF Cedi Osman
• Pistons PF Domantis Sabonis VS Cavaliers PF Larry Nance Jr.
• Pistons C Karl-Anthony Towns VS Cavaliers C Montrezl Harrell

The Free Agency Period in the league is officially behind us, and now in front of us is the glorious Season 2 of Flight2K. What moves have teams made to get closer to their goal of the Larry O’ Brien Tropy, and more importantly, were the moves good? Here are your winners of the Free Agency:

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers met a treacherous ending last season, when LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid barely survived the owner-less Detroit Pistons in Round 1 and then lost in 5 to the Toronto Raptors in the very next round. It was obvious the 3 Bigs Formula was not working in Philadelphia, so naturally, moves were to be expected. They shipped off Anthony Davis for 2 more big men, Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, and used those guys to eventually end up with C.J. McCollum, LaMarcus Aldridge, Goran Dragic and a first. The 76ers played smart, using trades for more trades until they got pieces they wanted. In Free Agency, the 76ers most notably signed Point Guard Trey Burke to come off the bench, which was badly damaged as Quinn Cook, Jeremy Lamb and Delon Wright all left. Despite their bench taking heavy damage, they still managed to trade their way and remain a contender.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have got to be one of the most unluckiest teams in the history of the Flight2K. Despite having Top Odds for the #1 Pick, they fall. Despite offering Kevin Durant a supermax contract, he leaves. Yet the Bulls managed to make the most of it, and now boast arguably one of the best Starting 5s we have seen in decades. With a talented roster already, they traded R.J. Barrett (2nd Overall Pick) to Detroit to get Kevin Durant back, then got pieces Anthony Davis, Chris Paul and Klay Thompson! Not only that, they signed quality bench pieces such as Trey Lyles, Shelvin Mack and Jordan McRae. The Bulls are looking like SERIOUS contenders in the league.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies are back. After getting a brand new GM, the Grizzlies have made a ton of moves to make themselves playoff contenders. The Grizzlies missed out on their 1st Round Draft Pick this season due to their pick falling out of the Top 5, but no one signed more quality Free Agents this year than Memphis. Getting PatBev, Troy Williams, Emmanuel Mudiay, Kelly Oubre Jr., Richuan Holmes, Dewayne Dedmon, Kenneth Faried and then trading for Rondae-Hollis Jefferson, the Grizzlies have one of the most talented defensive rosters in the league.

New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans did not make many moves that will get them anywhere now, however, they made several moves that put them in a better position for the future. They re-signed guards D’Angelo Russell and Malcolm Brogdon to deals, traded away Russell Westbrook and got Dejounte Murray, Harry Giles and 4 First Rounders in return and then traded for Aaron Holiday and Kyle Kuzma. The Pelicans have made the exact right moves to solidify themselves as future contenders.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons might’ve won the offseason. The previously owner-less Pistons have over gone a massive overhaul and made the right moves. Drafting Zion Williamson #1 gave them a centerpiece, then signing Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe and using them for younger players via trade was an odd, but smart move by the management. The Pistons have re-united the young, electric duo of Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett and the proceeded to add the young Center, Karl-Anthony Towns to their talented roster. The Pistons are headed in the right direction after moving on from the Andre Drummond era.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors, although they didn’t need to, got much younger. Coming off a season where they forced the eventual champions, Los Angeles Lakers, to 7 Games in the WCF, you’d expect a more safe approach to the offseason, however, the Warriors played boldly and it’s looking like it will pay off. Trading away Bradley Beal gives James Harden much more spotlight, they then drafted Nassir Little and Bol Bol, two of the best defensive players in this years draft. Golden State also added much needed depth to their squad, signing Christian Wood, Nick Wood and Mike James to short-term contracts. The Warriors are geared for another playoff run