NBA 2K26 is coming out at the beginning of September, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition: getting #MadOnline about where your favorite players are ranked in a video game.

Caitlin Clark is the fourth-highest rated WNBA player in NBA 2K26, with a 96 overall rating. The video game releases to the public Sept. 5.

Gameplay director Mike Wang told GameSpot how this year's NBA 2K tries to resolve a hot-button topic.

NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5, with pre-orders having begun on July 9 and early access attainable on Aug. 29. That said, the top-rated players were unveiled by NBA 2K's X handle on Thursday morning.

The Oklahoma City Thunder had one of the most dominant seasons the NBA has ever seen. They had a historic 68-14 regular-season record with the greatest point differential. Gilgeous-Alexander helped them cross the finish line in the playoffs with a Game 7 win in the 2025 NBA Finals.

"NBA 2K26" has revealed its Top 100 Players as it is close to releasing this year from 2K Games, featuring the best ballers of the league based on overall rating. The list features notable names in the NBA,

But in NBA 2K26, the two top Aussies are separated by just a single rating, something that face of the franchise Ronnie 2K hopes can spark a rivalry.

This year's video game edition has plenty of Oklahoma City Thunder representation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete. They also have five players among the top 100. That shouldn't be a surprise. After all, they had one of the greatest seasons ever with a historic 68-14 regular-season record and a Larry O'Brien trophy.