NBA 2K announced that player ratings for the upcoming title are on the way over the next two weeks. The schedule is clear and highly anticipated by the community:
- Attribute Ratings start on August 3
- NBA 2K Top 100 overall rankings begin on August 10
This is one of the most important pre-launch moments every year. Attribute ratings show the detailed individual skills of every player (shooting, playmaking, defense, athleticism, etc.), while the Top 100 delivers the final overall rankings that shape MyTEAM, MyCAREER expectations, and roster debates for the entire season.
Exact Schedule
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Attribute Ratings begin |
| August 10, 2026 | NBA 2K Top 100 Overall rankings |
These reveals will roll out gradually across official 2K channels (X, Instagram, Facebook, and the official ratings page). Fans should expect daily or near-daily drops of player attributes followed by the highly discussed Top 100 list one week later.
Why Attribute Ratings Matter
Attribute ratings go far beyond the simple overall number. They determine how a player actually performs in-game:
- Shooting attributes (Close Shot, Mid-Range, Three-Point, Free Throw)
- Playmaking (Ball Handle, Pass Accuracy, Speed with Ball)
- Defense (Perimeter Defense, Interior Defense, Steal, Block)
- Athleticism and Physicals (Speed, Acceleration, Strength, Vertical, Stamina)
- Finishing (Driving Dunk, Driving Layup, Standing Dunk, Post Control)
For MyPLAYER builders, these numbers are critical. For MyTEAM players, they help evaluate which cards will feel strongest once the game launches. And for casual fans, they fuel the annual debate about who is overrated or underrated heading into the new season.
The NBA 2K Top 100
Starting August 10, 2K will begin releasing the official Top 100 overall ratings. This list traditionally features the highest-rated players in the game and sets the tone for the entire roster.
In previous years, names like Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama have dominated the top spots. With Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as the cover athletes of NBA 2K27, expectations are high for significant rating movement across both the NBA and WNBA sides of the game.
How This Fits Into the Bigger Road to 2K27
The ratings reveal sits right in the middle of the official pre-launch roadmap:
- July 28 – Gameplay Trailer & Roadmap Reveal
- August 3 – Attribute Ratings begin
- August 10 – Top 100 Overall
- August 18 – Preseason Breakdown: Full Game Reveal (10 AM PT)
- August 28 – Early Access
- September 4 – Global Launch
The August 18 stream remains the biggest single day of news, but the ratings drops over the next two weeks will keep the community engaged and generate massive discussion across social media and content creators.
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