NBA 2K26 Launch Excitement
As the launch date for NBA 2K26 approaches next month, excitement is building among basketball gaming enthusiasts. The release, scheduled for September 5, 2025, will be available on major platforms including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players who opt for the more advanced Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions will benefit from a 7-day early access to the game.
Specialist Ratings Rollout
In anticipation of the full player ratings, 2K Games has initiated a rollout of Specialist Ratings, starting with the elite ranks of three-point and mid-range shooting. The complete list of ratings will be disclosed gradually from August 16 to August 21, but already, fans can enjoy insights into the top shooters in these categories.
Top Three-Point Shooters
Kicking off with the top three-point shooters, Golden State Warriors‘ star, Stephen Curry, unsurprisingly dominates the leaderboard, securing an impressive rating of 99. He is closely followed by Houston Rockets sensation Kevin Durant, who received a rating of 91, while Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks rounds out the top three with an 89.
The full breakdown of the top-rated three-point shooters in NBA 2K26 is as follows:
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 99
- Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets: 91
- Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks: 89
- Desmond Bane, Orlando Magic: 88
- Isaiah Joe, Oklahoma City Thunder: 88
- Zach LaVine, Sacramento Kings: 87
- Grayson Allen, Phoenix Suns: 87
- Luke Kennard, Atlanta Hawks: 87
- Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics: 87
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves: 87
Mid-Range Shooter Ratings
Conversely, the ratings for mid-range shooters reveal a closer competition, with the highest scores bunched tightly together. Seven-time NBA All-Star Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving are tied at the very top, each achieving a rating of 98. Just below them, a five-way tie at 97 includes formidable names like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, showcasing the depth of talent in this category.
The leading mid-range shooter ratings are as follows:
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets: 98
- Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks: 98
- Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets: 97
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns: 97
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder: 97
- Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers: 97
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 97
- DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings: 96
- Miles McBride, New York Knicks: 96
- Khris Middleton, Washington Wizards: 96
As the anticipation for NBA 2K26 builds, these sharp shooters are sure to be central figures in the gameplay and excitement surrounding the future title.
