The past week has been a wild ride for basketball gamers, as 2K slowly counted down its top 100 player ratings for NBA 2K27. The final reveal just dropped, and the top spot isn’t a solo act. Three superstars are deadlocked at the summit with a 97 OVR in the top 10 players by OVR ratings in NBA 2K27.
Fresh off back-to-back MVP awards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially claims the No. 1 overall spot. Breathing right down his neck at No. 2 is Victor Wembanyama, coming off a history-making unanimous Defensive Player of the Year campaign for the Spurs. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, rounds out the elite trio.
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Developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, NBA 2K27 is gearing up for a September 4, 2026, launch. If you’ve snagged the Deluxe or Ultra Edition, you can hit the virtual hardwood early when Early Access kicks off on August 28.
The top 10 players: the best of the best
Here’s exactly who cracked the Top 10 in this year’s installment:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): 97 OVR
- Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs): 97 OVR
- Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets): 97 OVR
- Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks): 96 OVR
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks): 96 OVR
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks): 96 OVR
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves): 95 OVR
- Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons): 94 OVR
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): 93 OVR
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns): 93 OVR
Where the ratings land in NBA 2K27
Jalen Brunson jumping to a 96 OVR feels right after he led the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years and bagged Finals MVP. Cade Cunningham’s massive leap to a 94 makes perfect sense too. He just commanded the Pistons to the best record in the Eastern Conference.
On the flip side, we’re seeing legends like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant continue their slow slide down the rankings. They’re still safely holding onto Top 10 spots, but the gap between the veteran icons and this incoming wave of superstars is visibly widening.
What’s next: the game reveal stream
2K is hosting The Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal stream on August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. You can catch it live across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and X. Expect them to cover every major NBA 2K27 gameplay update and mode overhaul in one massive deep dive.
We already know a handful of the key features to look out for:
- A dynamic new Dunk Meter
- Smarter, more adaptive AI defenders
- An expanded MyPLAYER Builder featuring 53 badges
- The long-awaited return of Rucker Park
- A unified MyTEAM Auction House across current-gen platforms
- Modernized MyNBA rules, including CBA updates and No-Trade Clauses
2K has made it clear that community feedback heavily influenced this year’s changes, and it isn’t the only sports game taking that approach this year. The hope is that it pays off, and they are certainly ambitious by revealing so much in one stream.
About NBA 2K26, we said…
In our review of NBA 2K26, we said:
“NBA 2K26 combines improved visuals with some important tweaks to keep the series feeling fresh. It still feels like the same old basketball experience, but the fresh coat of paint and greased wheels make it more fun to play and will have players coming back for more.”
For the full breakdown of editions and availability, visit the official NBA 2K27 website.
NBA 2K27 launches September 4, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Early Access begins August 28 for Deluxe and Ultra Edition owners.
