Dec. 9, 2025 — New York, N.Y. 2K Games released the third ratings patch for NBA 2K26, and the headline numbers belong to Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg and Toronto forward Scottie Barnes. Flagg’s overall climbs one point to 81 after a 35-point night against the Los Angeles Clippers, while Barnes inches up to 88 as he pushes for what could be a second career All-Star nod.
The largest single jump in the update goes to Detroit guard Daniss Jenkins, whose overall leaps nine points to 79. Dallas guard Ryan Nembhard rises eight points to 76, and New Orleans big man Derik Queen improves six points to 80. Collectively, the Pistons and Mavericks each add 19 rating points across their rosters, the biggest team-wide swings in this round.
Notable individual moves
• Cooper Flagg, Mavericks: 81 (+1)
• Scottie Barnes, Raptors: 88 (+1)
• Daniss Jenkins, Pistons: 79 (+9)
• Ryan Nembhard, Mavericks: 76 (+8)
• Derik Queen, Pelicans: 80 (+6)
Full ratings changes by division
Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown 92 (+1), Derrick White 83 (-1), Payton Pritchard 83 (+2), Anfernee Simons 79 (+1), Neemias Queta 78 (+2), Luka Garza 76 (+3), Sam Hauser 75 (-1), Jordan Walsh 75 (+2), Baylor Scheierman 73 (+2), Hugo Gonzalez 73 (+2).
Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. 86 (+2), Nic Claxton 81 (-1), Terance Mann 76 (-1), Egor Demin 76 (+3), Ziaire Williams 75 (-1), Noah Clowney 75 (+1), Tyrese Martin 75 (+2), Danny Wolf 74 (+3), Drake Powell 74 (+1), Jalen Wilson 73 (-1).
New York Knicks: Mikal Bridges 86 (+1), Josh Hart 81 (+3), Jordan Clarkson 77 (+1), Miles McBride 77 (+1), Landry Shamet 77 (+4), Guerschon Yabusele 74 (-1), Tyler Kolek 73 (+2).
Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Maxey 92 (+2), VJ Edgecombe 80 (-1), Andre Drummond 79 (+1), Jared McCain 77 (+1), Trendon Watford 77 (+1), Justin Edwards 75 (-1), Adem Bona 74 (+1), Dominick Barlow 74 (+3).
Toronto Raptors: Scottie Barnes 88 (+1), Brandon Ingram 86 (+1), Immanuel Quickley 81 (+2), Jakob Poeltl 80 (+1), Sandro Mamukelashvili 77 (+2), Collin Murray-Boyles 76 (-1), Jamal Shead 75 (+1), Ja’Kobe Walter 74 (+1).
Central Division
Chicago Bulls: Nikola Vucevic 84 (+1), Tre Jones 79 (+1), Ayo Dosunmu 79 (+1), Jalen Smith 77 (+2), Isaac Okoro 76 (+2), Patrick Williams 75 (-1).
Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell 94 (+1), Evan Mobley 88 (-1), Darius Garland 85 (-2), Jarrett Allen 84 (-1), De’Andre Hunter 81 (+1), Jaylon Tyson 79 (+3), Lonzo Ball 76 (-1), Craig Porter Jr. 74 (+1), Nae’Qwan Tomlin 74 (+3), Larry Nance Jr. 73 (-1), Tyrese Proctor 72 (+2).
Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham 93 (+1), Jalen Duren 88 (+1), Tobias Harris 81 (+1), Caris LeVert 79 (+1), Daniss Jenkins 79 (+9), Duncan Robinson 78 (+2), Isaiah Stewart 78 (+1), Ronald Holland II 75 (-1), Paul Reed 75 (+3), Javonte Green 73 (+1).
Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam 88 (-1), Jay Huff 77 (+3), Isaiah Jackson 76 (+2), Jarace Walker 76 (+1), Tony Bradley 74 (+1), Taelon Peter 67 (-1).
Milwaukee Bucks: Ryan Rollins 81 (+2), Kyle Kuzma 80 (+2), Bobby Portis 79 (-1), Kevin Porter Jr. 78 (+2), AJ Green 77 (+1), Gary Trent Jr. 75 (-1), Jamaree Bouyea 70 (+3).
Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Johnson 87 (+2), Dyson Daniels 83 (+1), Nickeil Alexander-Walker 81 (+1), Zaccharie Risacher 78 (-1), Vit Krejci 76 (+1), Mouhamed Gueye 75 (+1), Asa Newell 74 (+1), Keaton Wallace 72 (+2).
Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball 86 (-2), Kon Knueppel 83 (+1), Miles Bridges 82 (+1), Collin Sexton 80 (+1), Ryan Kalkbrenner 79 (+1), Mason Plumlee 76 (+1), Sion James 75 (-1), Tre Mann 74 (-1), Pat Connaughton 73 (+1).
Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo 88 (-1), Tyler Herro 87 (+1), Norman Powell 86 (+1), Kel’el Ware 81 (+2), Jaime Jaquez Jr. 80 (-1), Davion Mitchell 78 (+1), Pelle Larsson 77 (+2), Nikola Jovic 76 (+1), Simone Fontecchio 76 (+1), Dru Smith 74 (+1), Keshad Johnson 70 (+1).
Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero 89 (-1), Franz Wagner 87 (+1), Desmond Bane 84 (+1), Jalen Suggs 83 (+1), Wendell Carter Jr. 80 (+1), Anthony Black 80 (+1), Tristan da Silva 77 (-1), Jett Howard 76 (+4), Noah Penda 74 (+2), Tyus Jones 73 (-1).
Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr 84 (+1), CJ McCollum 81 (+1), Kyshawn George 80 (-1), Bilal Coulibaly 78 (-1), Corey Kispert 78 (+2), Khris Middleton 77 (+1), Cam Whitmore 77 (+1).
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray 88 (+2), Aaron Gordon 84 (+1), Cameron Johnson 80 (+1), Jonas Valanciunas 79 (+1), Peyton Watson 78 (+2), Bruce Brown 75 (-1), Julian Strawther 73 (-1), Spencer Jones 73 (+4).
Minnesota Timberwolves: Julius Randle 87 (-1), Rudy Gobert 84 (+1), Donte DiVincenzo 79 (+1), Mike Conley 76 (-1).
Oklahoma City Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein 83 (+1), Cason Wallace 80 (+1), Isaiah Joe 80 (+1), Ajay Mitchell 80 (+1), Jaylin Williams 76 (+1).
Portland Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija 88 (+1), Shaedon Sharpe 83 (+2), Jerami Grant 82 (+1), Donovan Clingan 82 (+2), Kris Murray 74 (+1), Sidy Cissoko 72 (+2), Caleb Love 72 (+4).
Utah Jazz: Lauri Markkanen 87 (-1), Keyonte George 83 (+1), Ace Bailey 78 (+3), Isaiah Collier 77 (+2), Svi Mykhailiuk 75 (+2), Kevin Love 74 (+1), Taylor Hendricks 74 (-1).
Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green 79 (-1), Jonathan Kuminga 79 (-2), Moses Moody 78 (-1), Brandin Podziemski 77 (-1), Gary Payton II 76 (+1), Quinten Post 76 (+1), Will Richard 76 (+1), Buddy Hield 75 (-1), Pat Spencer 73 (+4).
Los Angeles Clippers: James Harden 90 (+1), Ivica Zubac 86 (-1), John Collins 77 (-1), Kris Dunn 77 (+1), Brook Lopez 76 (-1), Jordan Miller 73 (+2), Kobe Sanders 71 (+1), Cam Christie 70 (+2).
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James 92 (-2), Austin Reaves 89 (+1), Deandre Ayton 83 (+1), Rui Hachimura 79 (-1), Jaxson Hayes 76 (+1), Jake LaRavia 76 (-1), Bronny James 69 (+1).
Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker 93 (+1), Dillon Brooks 82 (+1), Mark Williams 82 (+2), Grayson Allen 82 (+4), Collin Gillespie 79 (+2), Ryan Dunn 76 (-1), Nick Richards 75 (-1), Jordan Goodwin 75 (+2), Oso Ighodaro 74 (+1).
Sacramento Kings: Zach LaVine 83 (-1), DeMar DeRozan 83 (-1), Keegan Murray 81 (+1), Malik Monk 79 (-1), Dennis Schroder 77 (-2), Drew Eubanks 76 (+2), Keon Ellis 75 (-1), Maxime Raynaud 74 (+4).
Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg 81 (+1), P.J. Washington 80 (+1), Daniel Gafford 78 (-1), Klay Thompson 77 (+1), D’Angelo Russell 77 (-1), Naji Marshall 77 (+1), Max Christie 77 (+1), Brandon Williams 77 (+4), Ryan Nembhard 76 (+8), Moussa Cisse 72 (+4).
Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. 81 (+1), Reed Sheppard 80 (+1), Steven Adams 78 (+1), Josh Okogie 76 (-1), Aaron Holiday 75 (+2).
Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant 86 (-3), Zach Edey 81 (+2), Santi Aldama 79 (+1), Jaylen Wells 77 (+1), Jock Landale 77 (+1), Vince Williams Jr. 76 (+2), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 75 (-1), Cam Spencer 75 (+1), John Konchar 74 (-1), Olivier-Maxence Prosper 73 (+1).
New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III 83 (+3), Derik Queen 80 (+6), Saddiq Bey 79 (+2), Jeremiah Fears 79 (+2), Jose Alvarado 77 (+2), Yves Missi 76 (-1), Kevon Looney 73 (-1), Bryce McGowens 73 (+3), Micah Peavy 73 (+2).
San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell 82 (+1), Dylan Harper 80 (+1), Keldon Johnson 79 (+1), Harrison Barnes 78 (-1), Kelly Olynyk 77 (+1), Jeremy Sochan 76 (-1), Julian Champagnie 75 (+2), David Jones Garcia 70 (+2).
The next NBA 2K26 ratings adjustment is expected later in the regular season.
Source: ESPN.com
