If you’re anything like me, you’ve been grinding NBA 2K26 non-stop since launch, building dynasties in MyNBA or dominating Park with your custom build. Well, buckle up—Visual Concepts just hit us with the first major roster and ratings update of the season, and it’s an absolute game-changer. Dropped earlier today, this patch reflects the wild early-season storylines, blockbuster trades, and standout performances that have defined the 2025-26 NBA campaign so far.
The big headline? Luka Doncic, now lighting it up for the Los Angeles Lakers after that jaw-dropping offseason trade, jumps +2 to a whopping 97 overall. That’s right—Luka’s sitting just behind the untouchable duo of Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 98 OVR each. Pair him with LeBron (who’s holding steady in the mid-90s, because of course he is), and the Lakers are looking downright unfair in MyLeague sims. Austin Reaves also gets love with a +3 bump to 88, rewarding his sharpshooting and playmaking alongside the Slovenian superstar.
Over in San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama continues his ascent toward god-tier status. The Alien picks up +1 to 95 OVR, cementing him as one of the most terrifying builds in the game. His blocks, stretches the floor, and dunks on fools—good luck guarding that in Rec. Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) and Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) each snag +1 as well, hitting 95 and 92 respectively, because when you’re raining threes like that in real life, 2K has to notice.
But it’s not all sunshine. Some vets felt the sting. Joel Embiid drops -2 to 90 for the Sixers amid early injury concerns, while Ja Morant dips -2 to 89 in Memphis. Trae Young (Hawks) and KAT (Knicks) both take -2 hits to 88 and 90. Derrick White in Boston? Ouch—a -3 to 84. These adjustments are brutal but fair, mirroring slower starts or tough schedules.
The real fun is in the risers, especially the young guns and role players stepping up. Check these out:
- Cedric Coward (Grizzlies): +8 to 80 OVR—who? This guy’s a breakout bench beast now.
- Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets): +7 to 78, turning into a rim-protecting monster.
- Will Richard (Warriors): +7 to 75.
- Ajay Mitchell (Thunder): +6 to 79, making OKC even scarier.
- Cam Spencer (Grizzlies): +6 too.
Rookies and second-year players are feasting overall. VJ Edgecomb (Sixers) +5 to 81, Kon Knueppel (Hornets) +4 to 79, and Josh Minott (Celtics) +5 to 76. If you’re running a fantasy draft or MyNBA, these are the sleepers to snatch up before everyone catches on.
On the flip side, a few hyped prospects cooled off: Ace Bailey (Jazz) -4 to 73, and Cooper Flagg (Mavericks) -2 to 80. Flagg started hot at launch, but early real-world struggles translated here.
This update isn’t just numbers—it’s got the community divided. Forums are blowing up about whether Embiid’s drop is too harsh or if Luka deserved more than +2. One Redditor summed it up: “Tons of risers and fallers—this feels like the real NBA bleeding into the game.” And honestly? That’s what keeps us coming back. 2K’s ratings team, led by the legendary Mike Stauffer, nailed the balance again.
If you haven’t fired up the game yet, head to the main menu and download the update. Your MyTeam squad might look a whole lot different tomorrow. Who’s your biggest winner or loser from this patch? Drop it in the comments—I’m curious.
Stay tuned for more breakdowns, build guides, and patch notes. The season’s just getting started.
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