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Clippers and Lakers Stars Receive Top 50 Rankings in NBA 2K26

Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers stars receive Top 50 rankings in the upcoming NBA 2K26 video game
Liam Willerup|
Nov 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Nov 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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While there is a community of basketball fans who get their information on the NBA by watching games and following stat lines, there is also a certain crowd who gets their information differently. They aren't reading headlines and scrolling social media to get their information, but making their takes based on the popular video game NBA 2K26.

Every year, the basketball video game releases ratings for all the players in the NBA. Not only do the NBA players themselves await their ratings, but so do basketball fans. Whether the ratings end up starting too low or too high for some players, the game updates the ratings often throughout the season based on play.

The ratings aren't always consistent with how they were at the end of the final NBA 2K game, with ratings tending to be lower at the start. For a pair of stars in Los Angeles, both of them were able to crack the Top 50 as 2K continues to release the Top 100 rated players.

Austin Reaves Barely Cracks The List

Sneaking in as the 49th-ranked player in the video game, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will start the game with an 85 overall. Ranked next to former All-Stars DeMar DeRozan and De'Aaron Fox, Reaves finds himself in solid company entering a pivotal season for his career.

Reaves posted career-highs in points (20.2), assists (5.8), rebounds (4.5), and steals (1.1) last season with the Lakers, establishing himself as the full-time starter at the shooting guard position. Reaves could've taken an extension this offseason, but instead will look to prove himself again this next year and likely land a new contract in the 2026 offseason.

Ivica Zubac Climbs The Rankings

After a breakout season and becoming one of the best centers in the NBA, Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will start the game with an 87 overall rating. Holding the same rating as stars Jimmy Butler and Alperen Sengun, Zubac finds himself in strong company entering his 10th NBA season.

Zubac posted career-highs in points (16.8), rebounds (12.6), and assists (2.7) while finishing sixth in Defensive Player of the Year voting and earning Second Team All-Defense honors. Zubac really turned things up in the second half of the season, averaging 19.6 points and 12.6 rebounds after the All-Star break, but could see a slight decline next year with an improved roster.

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A 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams. An avid basketball fan, you can find Liam on X @theleftyliam where he’s constantly sharing his thoughtsg

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