NBA 2K26 launches in a few weeks, and developer 2K has been slowly dropping new updates to build anticipation. This week, the team has finally pulled back the curtain on the top 100 players in the NBA, giving players their first look at how everyone stacks up heading into the year. As you’d expect, two former MVPs are at the top of the heap, but there are a few surprising ratings for up-and-coming players and veterans alike. Let’s dive into the list and see where your favorite player stacks up this year in NBA 2K26.
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As mentioned, there are a few surprises on this list. For example, one of the biggest droppers this year is Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, who fell from the Top 25 in NBA 2K25 to 92nd on this year’s list. Of course, he missed a huge chunk of the season with injury, but his fellow injured 76er superstar Joel Embiid only dropped from 5th to 17th despite also missing most of last season.
There are several candidates for the biggest riser, though Detroit Pistons All-NBA point guard Cade Cunningham probably is the overall winner. He went from 41st in 2K25 to 16th this year after putting together the kind of campaign most would expect from a former number-one pick. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is also a candidate, going from 42nd to 21st. Technically, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a shout as he’s rated the 79th best player in the NBA before ever stepping on the court.
And of course, the top of the list includes a bevy of former MVPs. Cover star and 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is tied with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic for the top spot at 98 OVR. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo rounds out the top three at 97 OVR, with Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) just behind him at 95 OVR.
Here is the full Top 100 list:
Ranking Name Team OVR/
100 Bobby Portis Jr. Milwaukee Bucks 81
99 Shaedon Sharpe Portland Trail Blazers 81
98 Aaron Nesmith Indiana Pacers 81
97 Alexandre Sarr Washington Wizards 81
96 Jalen Johnson Atlanta Hawks 81
95 Andrew Nembhard Indiana Pacers 81
94 Immanuel Quickly Toronto Raptors 81
93 Onyeka Okongwu Atlanta Hawks 81
92 Paul George Philadelphia 76ers 81
91 Jalen Hart New York Knicks 81
90 Draymond Green Golden State Warriors 81
89 Anfernee Simons Boston Celtics 81
88 C.J. McCollum Washington Wizards 81
87 Dejounte Murray New Orleans Pelicans 81
86 Jrue Holiday Portland Trail Blazers 81
85 Herb Jones New Orleans Pelicans 81
84 Lu Dort Oklahoma City Thunder 81
83 Walker Kessler Utah Jazz 82
82 Toumani Camara Portland Trail Blazers 82
81 Jaden McDaniels Minnesota Timberwolves 82
80 Isaiah Hartenstein Oklahoma City Thunder 82
79 Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks 82
78 Trey Murphy III New Orleans Pelicans 82
77 Jalen Suggs Orlando Magic 82
76 Jalen Duren Detroit Pistons 82
75 Nikola Vucevic Chicago Bulls 82
74 Naz Reid Minnesota Timberwolves 82
73 Deni Avdija Portland Trail Blazers 82
72 Brandon Miller Charlotte Hornets 82
71 Aaron Gordon Denver Nuggets 82
70 John Collins Los Angeles Clippers 82
69 Josh Giddey Chicago Bulls 82
68 R.J. Barrett Toronto Raptors 82
67 Michael Porter Jr. Brooklyn Nets 82
66 Stephon Castle San Antonio Spurs 82
65 Coby White Chicago Bulls 83
64 Dyson Daniels Atlanta Hawks 83
63 Cam Johnson Denver Nuggets 83
62 Myles Turner Milwaukee Bucks 83
61 Jalen Green Phoenix Suns 83
60 Desmond Bane Orlando Magic 83
59 Jarrett Allen Cleveland Cavaliers 84
58 Norm Powell Miami Heat 84
57 Rudy Gobert Minnesota Timberwolves 84
56 Miles Bridges New York Knicks 84
55 Brandon Ingram Toronto Raptors 84
54 Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz 84
53 Kristaps Porzingis Atlanta Hawks 84
52 OG Aunuoby New York Knicks 85
51 Scottie Barnes Toronto Raptors 85
50 DeMar DeRozan Sacramento Kings 85
49 Austin Reaves Los Angeles Lakers 85
48 De’Aaron Fox San Antonio Spurs 85
47 Zach LaVine Sacramento Kings 85
46 Julius Randle Minnesota Timberwolves 86
45 Franz Wagner Orlando Magic 86
44 Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets 86
43 Tyrie Maxey Philadelphia 76ers 86
42 Tyler Herro Miami Heat 86
41 Amen Thompson Houston Rockets 87
40 Jimmy Butler Golden State Warriors 87
39 Derrick White Boston Celtics 87
38 Ivica Zubac Los Angeles Clippers 87
37 Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans 87
36 Darius Garland Cleveland Cavaliers 87
35 LaMelo Ball Charlotte Hornets 87
34 Alperen Sengun Houston Rockets 87
33 Domantas Sabonis Sacramento Kings 87
32 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers 88
31 Chet Holmgren Oklahoma City Thunder 88
30 Bad Adebayo Miami Heat 88
29 Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies 89
28 James Harden Los Angeles Clippers 89
27 Pascal Siakim Indiana Pacers 89
26 Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers 89
25 Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic 89
24 Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks 90
23 Trae Young Atlanta Hawks 90
22 Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics 90
21 Jalen Williams Oklahoma City Thunder 90
20 Devin Booker Phoenix Suns 91
19 Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies 91
18 Karl Anthony-Towns New York Knicks 92
17 Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers 92
16 Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons 92
15 Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers 92
14 Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers 93
13 Jalen Brunson New York Knicks 93
12 Anthony Davis Dallas Mavericks 93
11 Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers 93
10 Kevin Durant Houston Rockets 93
9 Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs 94
8 Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics 94
7 LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers 94
6 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 94
5 Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves 95
4 Luka Doncic Los Angeles Lakers 95
3 Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks 97
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder 98
1 Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets 98