The official player ratings and other features for NBA 2K26 have been unveiled ahead of the global release of the popular video game across all platforms on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete for the Standard Edition of the latest installment of NBA 2K26. Joining Gilgeous-Alexander as a cover athlete are Carmelo Anthony (Superstar Edition) and Angel Reese (WNBA Edition).
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The three athletes are each on the Leave No Doubt Edition.
In addition to the many new features and updates unveiled in the game, fans are equally excited to see the initial player ratings. Of course, with a new group of players set to enter the league, many are curious to see how the rookie class will be graded.
2K Games rolled out the top 100 attribute ratings this month, along with the 10 highest rookie marks and other notable rankings. With the game set to be released on Friday, every player’s rating, including those from the incoming draft class, has been made available for viewing.
Here are the ratings for the first round of the 2025 NBA draft:
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 82

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs walks on the court during a break in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 78

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 76

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets drives past Max Abmas #30 of the Utah Jazz in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hornets defeated the Jazz 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 75

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz works the ball against Jalen Hood-Schifino #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of the NBA Summer League game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 5, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 77
6. Tre Johnson, Washington Wizards
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 13: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards drives against Egor Demin #8 and TJ Bamba #55 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 75
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 73

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 of the Toronto Raptors poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns runs up the court against the Washington Wizards in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Wizards 103-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 74

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Cedric Coward #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72
12. Noa Essengue, Chicago Bulls
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Noa Essengue #24 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72
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13. Derik Queen, New Orleans Pelicans
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Darius Bazley #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 73
14. Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs secures a rebound in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Ian Maule/NBAE via Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72
15. Thomas Sorber, Oklahoma City Thunder
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Thomas Sorber #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 71
16. Yang Hansen, Portland Trail Blazers
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers gestures to the bench against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Trail Blazers defeated the Warriors 106-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
17. Joan Beringer, Minnesota Timberwolves
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
18. Walter Clayton Jr., Utah Jazz
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Walter Clayton Jr. #13 of the Utah Jazz shoots against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 72
19. Nolan Traoré, Brooklyn Nets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 13: Nolan Traore #19 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against AJ Johnson (L) #5 and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
20. Kasparas Jakučionis, Miami Heat
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Miami Heat runs up the court against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 71
21. Will Riley, Washington Wizards
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Phoenix Suns in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Wizards 103-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
22. Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Drake Powell #4 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
23. Asa Newell, Atlanta Hawks
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Asa Newell #14 of Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Miami Heat in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 71
24. Nique Clifford, Sacramento Kings
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 71
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Jase Richardson #11 the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
26. Ben Saraf, Brooklyn Nets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 13: Ben Saraf #77 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Jamir Watkins #30 of the Washington Wizards in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 69
27. Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 13: Danny Wolf #18 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 71
28. Hugo González, Boston Celtics
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 69
29. Liam McNeeley, Charlotte Hornets
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 15: Liam McNeeley #33 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 70
30. Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, LA Clippers
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Yanic Konan Niederhauser #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Overall Rating: 69
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: NBA 2K26: Ratings revealed for the first round of the 2025 NBA draft