Overview

• 2K Games officially announced Gilgeous-Alexander as the Standard Edition cover athlete for NBA 2K26.
• He signed a four-year, $285 million supermax extension that keeps him in Oklahoma City through the 2030-31 season.
• Gilgeous-Alexander is the first Thunder player to land a solo NBA 2K cover since Kevin Durant’s 2K15 appearance.
• The cover announcement follows his MVP, scoring title, Finals MVP honors and leading the Thunder to their first NBA championship.
• 2K Games has not confirmed additional cover athletes or an official release date, with the launch expected in September.