The Best Rookies in NBA 2K26

In the year 2025, some highly touted players like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe joined the NBA as part of a particularly impressive draft class, outshining the previous year’s. Their performances in summer leagues, past records, and draft positions have earned them ratings in the upcoming video game, NBA 2K26. Players can either trade for these rookies within MyNBA or hunt for their cards in MyTeam. These top-tier rookies can be valuable additions to struggling teams in rebuild mode within MyCareer, hence the game also displays each rookie’s potential in NBA 2K26.

All Rookie Ratings In NBA 2K26

Here are all the NBA 2K26 newcomers, indicating the teams they are playing for now, not always the ones who initially drafted them. The ratings provided below are based on the injury-free roster.

All 1st Round Picks In The 2025 NBA Draft

Draft Name Team Position Age Potential Overall
R:1 P:1 Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks SF 18 A+ 82
R:1 P:2 Dylan Harper San Antonio Spurs SG 19 A 78
R:1 P:3 VJ Edgecombe Philadelphia 76ers SG 20 A- 76
R:1 P:4 Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets SG 20 A- 75
R:1 P:5 Ace Bailey Utah Jazz SF 19 A- 77
R:1 P:6 Tre Johnson Washington Wizards SG 19 A- 75
R:1 P:7 Jeremiah Fears New Orleans Pelicans PG 18 A- 73
R:1 P:8 Egor Demin Brooklyn Nets PG 19 A- 72
R:1 P:9 Collin Murray-Boyles Toronto Raptors PF 22 B+ 72
R:1 P:10 Khaman Maluach Phoenix Suns C 18 A- 74
R:1 P:11 Cedric Coward Memphis Grizzlies SG 21 A- 72
R:1 P:12 Noa Essengue Chicago Bulls PF 18 B+ 72
R:1 P:13 Derik Queen New Orleans Pelicans PF 20 A- 73
R:1 P:14 Carter Bryant San Antonio Spurs SF 19 B+ 72
R:1 P:15 Thomas Sorber Oklahoma City Thunder C 19 B+ 71
R:1 P:16 Yang Hansen Portland Trail Blazers C 20 B+ 70
R:1 P:17 Joan Beringer Minnesota Timberwolves C 18 B+ 70
R:1 P:18 Walter Clayton Jr. Utah Jazz PG 22 B+ 72
R:1 P:19 Nolan Traore Brooklyn Nets PG 19 B+ 70
R:1 P:20 Kasparas Jakucionis Miami Heat PG 19 A- 71
R:1 P:21 Will Riley Washington Wizards SF 19 B+ 70
R:1 P:22 Drake Powell Brooklyn Nets SG 19 B+ 70
R:1 P:23 Asa Newell Atlanta Hawks PF 19 B+ 71
R:1 P:24 Nique Clifford Sacramento Kings SG 23 B+ 71
R:1 P:25 Jase Richardson Orlando Magic SG 19 B+ 70
R:1 P:26 Ben Saraf Brooklyn Nets PG 19 B+ 69
R:1 P:27 Danny Wolf Brooklyn Nets PF 21 B+ 71
R:1 P:28 Hugo Gonzalez Boston Celtics SF 19 B+ 69
R:1 P:29 Liam McNeeley Charlotte Hornets SF 19 B+ 70
R:1 P:30 Yanic Konan Niederhauser LA Clippers C 22 B+ 69

All 2nd Round Picks In The 2025 NBA Draft

Draft Name Team Position Age Potential Overall
R:2 P:1 Rasheer Fleming Phoenix Suns PF 21 B+ 70
R:2 P:2 Noah Penda Orlando Magic SF 20 B 70
R:2 P:3 Sion James Charlotte Hornets SG 22 B 70
R:2 P:4 Ryan Kalkbrenner Charlotte Hornets C 23 B 70
R:2 P:5 Johni Broome Philadelphia 76ers PF 23 B+ 70
R:2 P:6 Adou Thiero LA Lakers SF 21 B+ 70
R:2 P:7 Chaz Lanier Detroit Pistons SG 23 B 68
R:2 P:8 Kam Jones Indiana Pacers PG 23 B 68
R:2 P:9 Alijah Martin Toronto Raptors SG 23 B 69
R:2 P:10 Micah Peavy New Orleans Pelicans SG 24 B 69
R:2 P:11 Koby Brea Phoenix Suns SG 22 B 68
R:2 P:12 Maxime Raynaud Sacramento Kings C 22 B 70
R:2 P:13 Jamir Watkins Washington Wizards SG 24 B 69
R:2 P:14 Brooks Barnhizer Oklahoma City Thunder SG 23 B 69
R:2 P:15 Rocco Zikarsky Minnesota Timberwolves C 19 B 68
R:2 P:16 Amari Williams Boston Celtics C 23 B 69
R:2 P:17 Bogoljub Markovic N/A (Bucks) PF 20 N/A N/A
R:2 P:18 Javon Small Memphis Grizzlies PG 22 B 69
R:2 P:19 Tyrese Proctor Cleveland Cavaliers SG 21 B+ 69
R:2 P:20 Kobe Sanders LA Clippers SF 20 B 68
R:2 P:21 Mohamed Diawara N/A (Knicks) SF 20 N/A N/A
R:2 P:22 Alex Toohey Golden State Warriors SF 21 B 68
R:2 P:23 John Tonje Utah Jazz SG 24 B 69
R:2 P:24 Taelon Peter Indiana Pacers SG 23 B 68
R:2 P:25 Lachlan Olbrich Chicago Bulls PF 21 B 68
R:2 P:26 Will Richard Golden State Warriors SG 22 B 68
R:2 P:27 Max Shulga Boston Celtics SG 23 B 68
R:2 P:28 Saliou Niang N/A (Cavs) SG 21 N/A N/A
R:2 P:29 Jahmai Mashack Memphis Grizzlies SG 22 B 68

2025 saw a unique twist in the NBA Draft with just 59 selections, as my favorite team, the Knicks, lost their pick due to a league decision. Quite an unusual experience for us fans!

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2025-09-02 16:50