“Bronny James catching Angel Reese off a switch” – Fans react to NBA 2K26 introducing cross-gender game play in latest trailer 

Ahead of NBA 2k26’s Sept. 5 release, 2K announced that this year, NBA and WNBA players can share the court together in MyTeam.

Throughout the season, 2K will have in-game cards available for users to collect in MyTeam. Users can create their teams with collected cards and compete against one another online.

While these MyTeam cards were typically comprised strictly of NBA players, fans will be able to collect NBA and WNBA cards this year. Additionally, users can also assemble their dream 15-player rosters with NBA and WNBA players.

The news was announced on X on Thursday.

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"The @WNBA has arrived in #NBA2K26 MyTEAM. For the first time ever, you’ll be able to collect and play with WNBA Player Cards, and pair them with your favorite NBA superstars on your MyTEAM squad in @NBA2K!" the NBA tweeted.

Fans shared their reactions.

"Bronny James catching Angel Reese off a switch.." a fan wrote.

Jazlyn🌻

@jazl1yn

@NBA2K Bronny James catching Angel Reese off a switch..

"was that an a'ja lob to bam lol that's fire," another fan wrote.

"Catilin Clark bout to be the most picked WNBA player in 2K," one fan said.

However, some weren't pleased about the news.

"can’t wait for 6’4’’ centers," a fan commented.

Aiden Kervin

@aiden_kervin

@NBA @WNBA @NBA2K can’t wait for 6’4’’ centers

"No one is going to do this," one fan tweeted.

"Is everyone gonna complain about everything? Yes. Is everyone gonna buy the game? Also yes," another fan said.

Fans who preordered the Superstar Edition or Leave No Doubt Edition will be rewarded with several MyTeam bonuses. It includes the Triple Threat Free Agent Pack, five series one packs and a two-hour double-XP coin.

NBA 2k begins to release player ratings

Ahead of the release of NBA 2k26, 2k has started releasing player ratings for various stat categories.

3-point shot

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 99
2. Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets: 91
3. Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks: 89
4. Desmond Bane, Orlando Magic: 88
5. Isaiah Joe, OKC Thunder: 88
6. Zach LaVine, Sacramento Kings: 87
7. Grayson Allen, Phoenix Suns: 87
8. Luke Kennard, Atlanta Hawks: 87
9. Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics: 87
10. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves: 87

Midrange shot

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets: 98
2. Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks: 98
3. Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets: 97
4. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns: 97
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder: 97
6. Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers: 97
7. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 97
8. DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings: 96
9. Miles McBride, New York Knicks: 96
10. Khris Middleton, Washington Wizards: 96

Block

1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs: 99
2. Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder: 97
3. Robert Williams III, Portland Trail Blazers: 95
4. Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers: 93
5. Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz: 93
6. Adem Bona, Philadelphia 76ers: 91
7. Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic: 91
8. Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks: 91
9. Jay Huff, Indiana Pacers: 90

NBA 2K will continue to adjust player ratings throughout the season. For some players, this will mean a ratings bump; however, others may see a decline depending on their performance.

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