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Chicago Sky's Angel Reese Named NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – NBA 2K26 spotlights reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, WNBA star Angel Reese, and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony across four editions, introducing ProPLAY technology and new game modes.

  • On July 9, 2025, NBA 2K26 announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, and Carmelo Anthony as cover athletes for the Standard, WNBA, and Superstar Editions respectively.
  • The announcement highlighted Gilgeous-Alexander as NBA MVP and Finals MVP, Reese's record streak of 15-point, 15-rebound games, and Anthony's Hall of Fame induction, reflecting their outstanding achievements.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander, Reese, and Anthony all share the Leave No Doubt Edition cover, with Armitage emphasizing its goal to 'immortalize greatness' and Reese calling it 'a dream come true'.
  • This partnership signaled a shift in representation as Reese declared, 'These are the spaces that we're supposed to be,' and fans anticipate a sneaker design that inspires performance and self-expression.
  • NBA 2K26 releases on September 5, with early access starting August 29 on multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, and a GameStop-exclusive WNBA Edition.
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On3 broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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