An official NBA 2K26 simulation projects the Oklahoma City Thunder to secure back-to-back NBA championships in the 2025-26 season. According to the simulation, the Thunder will triumph over the New York Knicks in the Finals, after overcoming the Denver Nuggets in a demanding seven-game Western Conference Finals series. The Knicks are predicted to reach the ultimate showdown by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a six-game series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA 2K26 cover athlete, is tipped to claim both the MVP and Finals MVP awards, mirroring his achievements from the previous season. He is expected to average an impressive 36.6 points per game.
Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, is 2K Games` favored choice for Rookie of the Year, with a projected average of 17.6 points per game.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is predicted to be named Defensive Player of the Year, while Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets is slated to win Most Improved Player of the Year.
Should the simulation prove accurate, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama would join an elite group on the All-NBA First Team alongside Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
