With the frenzy of free agent signings, trades, amnesty waivers and the fact that plenty of NBA players will miss the season due to contracts signed during the lockout, the already underway 2011-12 campaign will be one of the most unique seasons in NBA history. Today, we’ll take a look at how this historic off-season has affected your virtual team in NBA 2K12.
Atlantic Division
The Boston Celtics added Brandon Bass in a sign-and-trade, sending Glen “Big Baby“ Davis to Orlando. While the Celtics users are losing some defense and rebounding in Davis, Bass is a better shooter from range and in traffic. If 2010 D-League Defensive Player of the Year Greg Stiemsma makes the Celtics roster (and 2K puts him in the game), he could see significant minutes this season.
The New York Knicks made the biggest off-season splash in the Atlantic, acquiring Tyson Chandler, but in order to afford Chandler, New York had to amnesty Chauncey Billups. Chandler gives Knicks users a true defensive presence that they haven’t had since Marcus Camby in NBA 2K2. With Billups gone, Knicks fans have some other options at point guard. New signees Mike Bibby and Baron Davis both have strengths and weaknesses that they bring to the table.
The rebuilding Toronto Raptors added the absolutely average duo of Gary Forbes and Rasual Butler. Neither player excels in any facet of basketball.

Central Division
The Chicago Bulls should finish at the top of the Central again. They added Rip Hamilton at shooting guard, which meant that Keith Bogans, last year’s starter, was released. Hamilton brings great shooting ability, high offensive awareness and incredible hands to the Windy City. The release of Bogans means a drop-off of strength and defense.
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