The official 2K ratings page currently loads a May 20 dataset with 537 players; Jokić and Gilgeous-Alexander lead it at 98 OVR.
Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the current official NBA 2K26 dataset at 98 OVR. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama follow at 97.
Current official top 20
| Rank group | Player | Team in the dataset | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | 98 |
| 1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 98 |
| 3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 97 |
| 3 | Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers | 97 |
| 3 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | 97 |
| 6 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | 96 |
| 7 | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons | 95 |
| 7 | Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | 95 |
| 7 | Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | 95 |
| 7 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 95 |
| 11 | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 94 |
| 11 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 94 |
| 13 | Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 93 |
| 13 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 93 |
| 13 | Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets | 93 |
| 13 | Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 93 |
| 13 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 93 |
| 18 | Anthony Davis | Washington Wizards | 92 |
| 18 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 92 |
| 18 | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 92 |
The official page groups players by conference and team, so it is the better destination when you need one roster instead of the overall leaders. The linked JSON contains 537 player entries and also carries a movement value. That movement belongs to the dated 2K dataset; it is not a prediction of the next update.
The file name identifies a May 20, 2026 snapshot. The public ratings page still loaded that file during the August 26 check. A value can therefore be official and still be older than today's roster situation. Use both dates when comparing trades, injuries, or a rating shown in your installed game.
Overall ratings do not establish the best MyCAREER build or MyTEAM card. For mode boundaries, see MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.
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Questions players ask next
Who has the highest rating in NBA 2K26?
Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander share the highest value in the current official dataset at 98 OVR.
What is Victor Wembanyama rated in NBA 2K26?
Victor Wembanyama is 97 OVR in the official dataset dated May 20, 2026.
How current are these NBA 2K26 ratings?
The official page was checked August 26, but the data file itself is dated May 20, 2026. Both dates matter when comparing a live roster.
Does this list include every NBA 2K26 player?
The official data file contains 537 players. This page shows the top 20 and links to 2K's team-by-team lookup for the rest.
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