2K Keeps Insisting They Didn't Change NBA 2K24 Shooting

There are always struggles with shooting in NBA 2K24, but consistent conversation about potential changes has led 2K to stress once again to players exactly what has and hasn't been changed. If you're starting to feel like your shooting isn't the same in NBA 2K24, it helps to know about anything that might be the culprit.

Let's take a quick look at what actually has changed about NBA 2K24 shooting since the game first arrived. We'll also look at when additional changes could happen with the next NBA 2K24 update.

2K Keeps Insisting They Didn't Change NBA 2K24 Shooting

If you spend much time in the replies of any NBA 2K24 tweet or Reddit post, chances are you'll find someone complaining about how "the last update" ruined their ability to shoot in the game. With so many frequent complaints and rumors flying around about changes, 2K has actually reiterated to players what has and hasn't been changed.

In an update shared to the NBA 2K Discord, they stated "there have been NO changes made to shooting in NBA 2K24 since the ones made at the start of Season 2." For further clarification, here are those changes: 

• Slight buff to close shots, wide open jump shots, and the Limitless Range badge
• Removed shot timing variability due to defensive pressure (aka. Load up and Speed ups)

However, additional tweaks had been made in recent weeks and since launch. Back on October 18, Mike Wang revealed that "Shooting in 5v5 team control modes (Play Now Online, MyTeam) will be a bit more challenging/skill-based with this morning’s update. Wide Open green windows also got a small buff in Pro Am and Ante Up."

Wang had previously stated in September that there were no plans to buff or nerf anything connected to gameplay for "at least a couple months," so we could see some actual tuning arrive in the next major title update. So far patch notes have been centered on bug fixes, and Mike Wang just keeps reminding everyone they probably need to hit the practice court.