'NBA Playgrounds' roster news 2017: Partial lineup, gameplay revealed

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A partial list of the lineup of "NBA Playgrounds," an upcoming arcade basketball game developed by Saber Interactive, has just been announced.

Two lists were given: one for "Today" players, and another for "Legends." The list was published on Sports Gamers Online.

On the "Legends" list are Ray Allen, Shawn Kemp, Allen Iverson, Chauncey Billups, Dell Curry, James Worthy, Dominique Wilkins, Billy Cunningham, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Larry Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks, Chris Webber, Chris Mullin, Clyde Drexler, Alex English, and Spud Webb.

Meanwhile, the "Today" list bore the following: James Harden, C.J. McCollum, Monta Ellis, Andrew Bogut, Elfrid Payton, Andre Drummond, Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Ingram, Anthony Davis, Buddy Hield, Jrue Holiday, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade, John Wall, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler, Pau Gasol, Kyrie Irving, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, DeMarre Carroll, Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, Paul Millsap, Rudy Gobert, Miles Plumlee, Rajon Rondo, Blake Griffin, Trey Burke, Damian Lillard, Gordon Hayward, George Hill, and Thon Maker.

More names are expected to be released in the coming weeks prior to the game's release.

According to the game mechanics, players can be unlocked via card packs. All of them can also have new moves by including them in the lineup so they can gain XP.

Each match will feature a two-on-two matchup. Gamers can choose which players will form part of their team.

Earlier, Operation Sports revealed that shooting, dunking, and defense are not only the things that you can expect to do on "NBA Playgrounds." The game also comes with a "Lottery Pick" system, wherein they can get short-term bonuses such as extra inches to dunk, super speed shoes, and an increase in shooting percentage.

"NBA Playgrounds" will have over 200 players from the current and previous league rosters once it rolls out in May. It can be purchased digitally for $20. The game is playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.