NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update: Big Boosts for Rising Stars (December 4) The latest ratings refresh delivers major jumps for young talent across the league.

NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update: December 4

The third NBA 2K26 player ratings refresh of the season is officially live, bringing major upgrades to a number of breakout performers. Some of the biggest movers include:

Ryan Nembhard: +8 to 76 OVR
Jett Howard: +4 to 76 OVR
Maxime Raynaud: +4 to 74 OVR
Caleb Love: +4 to 72 OVR

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the most notable changes by team.

🏀 Eastern Conference Rating Changes

Standout performances in the East are being rewarded, with multiple players climbing the rankings.

Major Winners:

Tyrese Maxey jumps to 92 OVR (+2), continuing his All-Star level rise.
Jaylen Brown and Austin Reaves also take steps forward.
Josh Hart sees one of the biggest boosts among role players (+3).

Other Key Upgrades in the East

Dominick Barlow: +3 → 74 OVR
Jaylen Tyson: +3 → 79 OVR
Nae’Qwon Tomlin: +3 → 74 OVR
Hugo Gonzalez: +2 → 73 OVR
Kameron Ace Bailey: +3 → 78 OVR
Egor Demin: +3 → 76 OVR
Drake Powell: +3 → 74 OVR
Danny Wolf: +3 → 74 OVR
Jay Huff: +3 → 77 OVR
Bryce McGowens: +3 → 73 OVR

🏆 Western Conference Rating Changes

Several young standouts in the West continue to trend upward as they make a stronger mark on the league.

Notable Boosts in the West

De’Aaron Fox: +2 → 87 OVR
Jamal Murray: +2 → 88 OVR
Donovan Clingan: +2 → 82 OVR
Mark Williams: +2 → 82 OVR
CJ McCollum: +2 → 81 OVR

Additional Western Risers

Vince Williams Jr: +2 → 76 OVR
Davion Mitchell: +1 → 78 OVR
Cam Goodwin: +2 → 75 OVR
Collin Gillespie: +2 → 79 OVR
Julian Champagnie: +2 → 75 OVR

🚀 Biggest Breakout Performers

These players saw the most dramatic gains thanks to impressive play on the court:

Ryan Nembhard (Dallas): +8 → 76 OVR
Jett Howard (Orlando): +4 → 76 OVR
Maxime Raynaud (Sacramento): +4 → 74 OVR
Caleb Love (Portland): +4 → 72 OVR
Josh Hart (New York): +3 → 81 OVR
Jaylen Tyson (Cleveland): +3 → 79 OVR

These jumps show 2K is paying close attention to rising contributors across the league.

📉 Who Took a Hit?

Not all updates were positive—several big names slid backwards:

Darius Garland: −2 → 85 OVR
LeBron James: −2 → 92 OVR
LaMelo Ball: −2 → 86 OVR
Mitchell Robinson: −2 → 78 OVR

Some declines reflect recent injuries or cold stretches on the court.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This update continues NBA 2K26’s focus on rewarding real-world performance, especially among emerging players finding bigger roles. With more updates on the way throughout the season, expect even more unexpected leaps — and a few drops — as the year unfolds.

Want to stay one step ahead in MyTEAM and MyCareer? Keep up with these rating shifts so you always know who’s trending up.