NBA 2K26 Ratings Update 3: Biggest Risers and Fallers

The new numbers are live across the game, and community ratings legend Pete Toal wasted zero time firing up his review setup. He broke down every rise, fall, and suspiciously generous boost in his latest YouTube review, giving fans the kind of detailed breakdown only he can deliver. And based on the results… let’s just say some players woke up feeling blessed today.

Philadelphia 76ers: Maxey Rises, Barlow Pops

• Tyrese Maxey: 92 (+2)
• Dominick Barlow: 74 (+3)
• Andre Drummond , Jared McCain, Adem Bona also rise

Milwaukee Bucks: Kuzma & KPJ Trend Up

• Kyle Kuzma: 80 (+2)
• Kevin Porter Jr: 78 (+2)
• Gary Trent Jr: 75 (-1)

Cleveland Cavaliers: Garland Drops, Tyson Jumps

• Darius Garland: 85 (-2)
• Jaylen Tyson: 79 (+3)
• Nae’Qwon Tomlin: 74 (+3)
• Lonzo Ball: 76 (-1)

Boston Celtics: Brown Boosted, Youth Movement Surges

• Jaylen Brown: 92 (+1)
• Payton Pritchard: 83 (+2)
• Neemias Queta: 78 (+2)
• Jordan Walsh: 75 (+2)
• Baylor Scheierman: 73 (+2)

LA Clippers: Harden Climbs

• James Harden: 90 (+1)
• John Collins: 77 (-1)
• Brook Lopez: 76 (-1)

Memphis Grizzlies: Edey Climbs Again

• Zach Edey: 81 (+2)
• Vince Williams Jr: 76 (+2)
• Cam Spencer: 75 (+1)

Atlanta Hawks: Quiet but Positive Movement

• Kristaps Porzingis: 86 (+1)
• Dyson Daniels: 83 (+1)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 81 (+1)
• Zaccharie Risacher: 78 (-1)

Miami Heat: Herro Up, Bam Down

• Tyler Herro: 87 (+1)
• Bam Adebayo: 88 (-1)
• Jaime Jacquez: 80 (-1)

Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Slide

• Lamelo Ball: 86 (-2)
• Miles Bridges: 82 (+1)
• Collin Sexton: 80 (+1)

Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey Rockets Up

• Ace Bailey: 78 (+3)
• Isaiah Collier: 77 (-2)

Sacramento Kings: Raynaud Shockingly Surges

• Maxime Raynaud: 74 (+4)
• Keegan Murray: 81 (+1)

New York Knicks: Hart Pops Off

• Josh Hart: 81 (+3)
• Mitchell Robinson: 78 (-2)

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron and Rui Dip

• LeBron James: 92 (-2)
• Austin Reaves: 89 (+1)
• Rui Hachimura: 79 (-1)

Orlando Magic: Big Boosts Across the Board

• Jett Howard: 76 (+4)
• Desmond Bane: 84 (+1)
• Wendell Carter Jr: 80 (+1)

Dallas Mavericks: The Biggest Jump of All

• Ryan Nembhard: 76 (+8)
• Cooper Flagg: 81 (+1)

Brooklyn Nets: MPJ Climbs

• Michael Porter Jr: 86 (+2)
• Egor Demin: 76 (+3)
• Danny Wolf: 74 (+3)

Denver Nuggets: Murray Trending Up

• Jamal Murray: 88 (+2)
• Cameron Johnson: 80 (+1)

Indiana Pacers: Nembhard Rising

• Andrew Nembhard: 81 (+1)
• Jay Huff: 77 (+3)

New Orleans Pelicans: Solid Movement

• Saddiq Bey: 79 (+2)
• Jeremiah Fears: 79 (+2)

Detroit Pistons: Across-the-Board Upgrades

• Jalen Duren: 88 (+1)
• Caris LeVert: 79 (+1)

Toronto Raptors: Scottie Up

• Scottie Barnes: 88 (+1)

Houston Rockets: Jabari & Sheppard Rise

• Jabari Smith Jr: 81 (+1)
• Reed Sheppard: 80 (+1)
• Steven Adams: 78 (+1)

San Antonio Spurs: De’Aaron Fox Boosted

• De’Aaron Fox: 87 (+2)
• Devin Vassell: 82 (+1)

Phoenix Suns: Williams Up

• Mark Williams: 82 (+2)

Oklahoma City Thunder: Wallace Up

• Cason Wallace: 80 (+1)

Minnesota Timberwolves: Randle Slides

• Julius Randle: 87 (-1)
• Mike Conley Jr: 76 (-1)

Portland Trail Blazers: Clingan Surges

• Donovan Clingan: 82 (+2)
• Caleb Love: 72 (+4)

Golden State Warriors: Small Adjustments

• Moses Moody: 78 (-1)
• Gary Payton II: 76 (+1)

Washington Wizards: Quiet Momentum

• Alex Sarr: 84 (+1)
• CJ McCollum: 81 (+2)

Final Thoughts

NBA 2K26 Ratings Update 3 is one of the most dramatic so far, with massive leaps, tough drops, and a few numbers that feel like they came straight from a MyCareer sim gone wild. Pete Toal’s YouTube breakdown adds extra context, but the message is clear: the game is shifting fast.

If Update 3 is any indication, Update 4 might send the entire league into therapy.