NBA 2K26 ratings tracker: Updated leaks, list of top 100 players revealed in 2025 release

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NBA 2K26 ratings tracker: Updated leaks, list of top 100 players revealed in 2025 release image

The 2025-26 NBA season may seem like it's a ways away, but it's fast approaching.

One of the annual traditions in the lead-up to the NBA season is 2K Day, the name given to the date that NBA 2K releases. This year, 2K Day falls on Friday, Sept. 5, with early access to the game beginning on Saturday, Aug. 30.

For the second consecutive year, a champion will grace the cover, as Oklahoma City MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graces the front of the standard edition. He'll be joined by Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony as the game's other cover athletes.

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After turning in a historic NBA campaign, Gilgeous-Alexander is sure to be one of the highest-rated players in this year's game. Who will join him? The Sporting News has you covered with ratings updates from the release of NBA 2K26.

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NBA 2K26 ratings

After the success of ratings reveals for NBA 2K25, the game is again revealing the top 100 players ahead of the release of NBA 2K26.

The rollout began on Saturday, Aug. 16, and continued throughout the following week. Here is a look at the top 100 players in this year's iteration of the annual NBA game.

Rank	Player	Team	2K26 rating
1	Nikola Jokic	Nuggets	98
2	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Thunder	98
3	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Bucks	97
4	Luka Doncic	Lakers	95
5	Anthony Edwards	Timberwolves	95
6	Stephen Curry	Warriors	94
7	LeBron James	Lakers	94
8	Jayson Tatum	Celtics	94
9	Victor Wembanyama	Spurs	94
10	Kevin Durant	Rockets	94
11	Donovan Mitchell	Cavaliers	93
12	Anthony Davis	Mavericks	93
13	Jalen Brunson	Knicks	93
14	Tyrese Haliburton	Pacers	93
15	Kawhi Leonard	Clippers	92
16	Cade Cunningham	Pistons	92
17	Joel Embiid	76ers	92
18	Karl-Anthony Towns	Knicks	92
19	Ja Morant	Grizzlies	91
20	Devin Booker	Suns	91
21	Jalen Williams	Thunder	90
22	Jaylen Brown	Celtics	90
23	Trae Young	Hawks	90
24	Kyrie Irving	Mavericks	90
25	Paolo Banchero	Magic	89
26	Evan Mobley	Cavaliers	89
27	Pascal Siakam	Pacers	89
28	James Harden	Clippers	89
29	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Grizzlies	89
30	Bam Adebayo	Heat	88
31	Chet Holmgren	Thunder	88
32	Damian Lillard	Trail Blazers	88
33	Domantas Sabonis	Kings	87
34	Alperen Sengun	Rockets	87
35	LaMelo Ball	Hornets	87
36	Darius Garland	Cavaliers	87
37	Zion Williamson	Pelicans	87
38	Ivica Zubac	Clippers	87
39	Derrick White	Celtics	87
40	Jimmy Butler	Warriors	87
41	Amen Thompson	Rockets	87
42	Tyler Herro	Heat	86
43	Tyrese Maxey	76ers	86
44	Jamal Murray	Nuggets	86
45	Franz Wagner	Magic	86
46	Julius Randle	Timberwolves	86
47	Zach LaVine	Kings	85
48	De'Aaron Fox	Spurs	85
49	Austin Reaves	Lakers	85
50	DeMar DeRozan	Kings	85
51	Scottie Barnes	Raptors	85
52	O.G. Anunoby	Knicks	85
53	Kristaps Porzingis	Hawks	85
54	Lauri Markkanen	Jazz	84
55	Brandon Ingram	Raptors	84
56	Mikal Bridges	Knicks	84
57	Rudy Gobert	Timberwolves	84
58	Norman Powell	Heat	84
59	Jarrett Allen	Cavaliers	84
60	Desmond Bane	Magic	83
61	Jalen Green	Suns	83
62	Myles Turner	Bucks	83
63	Cameron Johnson	Nuggets	83
64	Dyson Daniels	Hawks	83
65	Coby White	Bulls	83
66	Stephon Castle	Spurs	83
67	Michael Porter Jr.	Nets	83
68	R.J. Barrett	Raptors	83
69	Josh Giddey	Bulls	82
70	John Collins	Clippers	82
71	Aaron Gordon	Nuggets	82
72	Brandon Miller	Hornets	82
73	Deni Avdija	Trail Blazers	82
74	Naz Reid	Timberwolves	82
75	Nikola Vucevic	Bulls	82
76	Jalen Duren	Pistons	82
77	Jalen Suggs	Magic	82
78	Trey Mutphy III	Pelicans	82
79	Cooper Flagg	Mavericks	82
80	Isaiah Hartenstein	Thunder	82
81	Jaden McDaniels	Timberwolves	82
82	Toumani Camara	Trail Blazers	82
83	Walker Kessler	Jazz	82
84	Luguentz Dort	Thunder	81
85	Herb Jones	Pelicans	81
86	Jrue Holiday	Trail Blazers	81
87	Dejounte Murray	Pelicans	81
88	C.J. McCollum	Wizards	81
89	Anfernee Simons	Celtics	81
90	Draymond Green	Warriors	81
91	Josh Hart	Knicks	81
92	Paul George	76ers	81
93	Onyeka Okongwu	Hawks	81
94	Immanuel Quickley	Raptors	81
95	Andrew Nembhard	Pacers	81
96	Jalen Johnson	Hawks	81
97	Alex Sarr	Wizards	81
98	Aaron Nesmith	Pacers	81
99	Shaedon Sharpe	Trail Blazers	81
100	Bobby Portis	Bucks	81

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NBA 2K26 top WNBA players

On Aug. 15, NBA 2K revealed the top 10 WNBA players on NBA 2K26. The list is headlined by last year's Defensive Player of the Year, Napheesa Collier, while reigning MVP A'ja Wilson isn't too far behind.

Rank	Player	Team	2K26 rating
1	Napheesa Collier	Lynx	98
2	A'ja Wilson	Aces	97
3	Breanna Stewart	Liberty	97
4	Caitlin Clark	Fever	96
5	Alyssa Thomas	Mercury	95
6	Sabrina Ionescu	Liberty	93
7	Nneka Ogwumike	Storm	92
8	Satou Sabally	Mercury	92
9	Jonquel Jones	Liberty	92
10	Angel Reese	Sky	90

Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.