Overview
- NBA 2K published a Top 10 rookies graphic on August 12 showing Cooper Flagg as the highest-rated rookie with an 82 overall.
- Second-overall pick Dylan Harper earned a 78 overall while third-ranked Ace Bailey posted a 77 in the official rookie ratings.
- The full rookie top 10 includes VJ Edgecomb (76), Kon Knueppel and Tre Johnson (75), Khaman Maluach (74), Jeremiah Fears (73), and Egor Denim alongside Collin Murray-Boyles tied at 72.
- Ahead of the rookie reveal, NBA 2K rolled out other Top 10 lists—shooters led by Stephen Curry’s 99 and ball-handlers led by Kyrie Irving’s 99—and confirmed cover athletes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony.
- Early access to NBA 2K26 begins on August 29 and the full game launches September 5, with additional player and Top 100 rating drops scheduled before release.