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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA 2K26 Cover Athlete After MVP Title Run

Following a record $285 million contract extension, the Thunder guard becomes only the second player from Oklahoma City to land a standard edition 2K cover.

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Overview

  • 2K Sports officially confirmed on July 8 that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will appear on the standard edition cover of NBA 2K26.
  • He closed out the season with first regular season MVP and Finals MVP honors, averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 68-14 record and the franchise’s first NBA title since relocating from Seattle in 2008.
  • Days before the cover reveal, he agreed to a four-year, $285 million extension, marking the richest contract in Thunder history.
  • NBA 2K26’s official release date remains unannounced but is expected in September, with 2K Games teasing early gameplay details and a potential return to college basketball modes.