The NBA 2K26 Release Date is on the horizon, with new gameplay features and improvements for players to enjoy.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season, the video game’s developer announced Tuesday. Last season’s scoring champ and Finals MVP will be featured on the game’s standard edition. He averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, leading the Thunder to a 68-14 record.

The NBA 2K26 Summer League begins on Thursday in Las Vegas, an event featuring all 30 teams. But it’s not the only summer pro competition showcasing the NBA’s top young talent, as a pair of 4-team round robins ended Tuesday in Salt Lake City and San Francisco.