ESPN has an unlikely scoop on EA's plan to put Midway's old NBA Jam series on the rebound with a new Wii-exclusive instalment.

EA hired series creator Mark Turmell to supposedly helm the new title, which is being marked as nothing more than a by the publisher.

According to ESPN, "Sources also claim that Turmell isn't the only old-school Jam vet being brought back into the mix." That sounds like ramping up a team for NBA Jam to me.

Multiplayer is said to be top priority for the new NBA Jam, which is set for an official reveal in late January.

By Tracy Erickson