NBA 2K26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, and Carmelo Anthony as Headliners

NBA 2K26: Gilgeous-Alexander (Standard), Reese (WNBA), Anthony (Superstar) Collector's Edition

As the new season approaches, the NBA 2K franchise is preparing for its return to the court with a star-studded lineup for NBA 2K26. Cover Athletes Revealed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, will grace the cover of the NBA 2K26 Standard Edition. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to the 2025 NBA Championship, where they achieved the largest margin of victory in league history, beating teams by an average of 12.9 points per game. He was named the 2024-25 Regular Season MVP, the 2025 scoring champion, and the 2025 NBA Finals MVP following a dominant performance in Game 7. Off the court, Gilgeous-Alexander also signed a contract extension reportedly worth $285 million, keeping him with the Thunder through the 2030-31 season. The WNBA Edition of NBA 2K26 features Angel Reese, forward for the Chicago Sky and a rising star in women's basketball. This exclusive physical version will be available only at GameStop in the North American market. Carmelo Anthony, a true NBA legend recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will be honored on the cover of the Superstar Edition. Special Collector's Edition

Limited-Edition "Leave No Doubt": Shai, Angel, Carmelo in NBA 2K26 + Summer League Preview

For collectors, the "Leave No Doubt Edition" brings all three athletes—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, and Carmelo Anthony—together on a limited-edition cover. This special edition will be available until September 7th. All three players featured on the covers will also be main playable characters in NBA 2K26. Future Developments and Events Looking ahead, 2K Games is reportedly exploring options to integrate college basketball into its NBA franchise, or potentially revive its former college basketball series. In other news, the NBA 2K26 Summer League is scheduled to kick off on July 10th and will conclude on July 20th. Fans can catch all 76 games live on ESPN or NBA TV.

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