NBA 2K26 Ratings Update 4: Biggest Risers and Fallers

The latest NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update (#4), released today, continues the steady rhythm of tweaks that mirror real-life momentum, slumps, and breakout stretches. Shared and broken down by Pete Toal, the update touches nearly every corner of the league, delivering notable risers, unexpected fallers, and a few “about time” adjustments that will definitely spark debate.

Below is a full team-by-team breakdown of the biggest rating changes from Update 4.

NBA 2K26 Ratings Update #4

Philadelphia 76ers

• Joel Embiid – 89 OVR (-1)
• Paul George – 83 OVR (+2)
• VJ Edgecombe – 81 OVR (+1)
• Dominick Barlow – 76 OVR (+2)
• Jared McCain – 75 OVR (-2)
• Kyle Lowry – 74 OVR (-1)

Milwaukee Bucks

• Kevin Porter Jr – 82 OVR (+4)
• Bobby Portis Jr – 80 OVR (+1)
• Cole Anthony – 77 OVR (-1)
• Gary Trent Jr – 76 OVR (+1)

Chicago Bulls

• Josh Giddey – 84 OVR (-1)
• Nikola Vucevic – 82 OVR (-2)
• Ayo Dosunmu – 78 OVR (-1)
• Zach Collins – 76 OVR (+1)
• Jevon Carter – 74 OVR (+1)

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Darius Garland – 81 OVR (-4)
• Jaylon Tyson – 80 OVR (+1)
• DeAndre Hunter – 80 OVR (-1)
• Lonzo Ball – 75 OVR (-1)
• Nae’Qwon Tomlin – 75 OVR (+1)
• Dean Wade – 75 OVR (+1)

Boston Celtics

• Jaylen Brown – 93 OVR (+1)
• Derrick White – 84 OVR (+1)
• Anfernee Simons – 79 OVR (-1)
• Neemias Queta – 79 OVR (+1)
• Jordan Walsh – 79 OVR (+4)
• Sam Hauser – 74 OVR (-1)

LA Clippers

• Brook Lopez – 74 OVR (-2)
• Nic Batum – 74 OVR (-1)
• Kobe Brown – 72 OVR (+1)
• Kobe Sanders – 72 OVR (+1)

Memphis Grizzlies

• Jaren Jackson Jr – 86 OVR (-1)
• Zach Edey – 82 OVR (+1)
• Cedric Coward – 81 OVR (+1)
• Cam Spencer – 79 OVR (+4)
• Jock Landale – 78 OVR (+1)
• Vince Williams Jr – 75 OVR (-1)

Atlanta Hawks

• Jalen Johnson – 88 OVR (+1)
• Onyeka Okongwu – 82 OVR (+1)
• Vit Krejci – 77 OVR (+1)
• Luke Kennard – 76 OVR (+1)
• Asa Newell – 75 OVR (+1)
• Mo Gueye – 74 OVR (-1)

Miami Heat

• Tyler Herro – 86 OVR (-1)
• Kel’el Ware – 80 OVR (-1)
• Pelle Larsson – 75 OVR (-2)

Charlotte Hornets

• Kon Knueppel – 84 OVR (+1)
• Brandon Miller – 81 OVR (-1)
• Sion James – 76 OVR (+1)
• Tidjane Salaun – 75 OVR (+3)
• KJ Simpson – 73 OVR (+1)
• Liam McNeeley – 72 OVR (+2)

Utah Jazz

• Ace Bailey – 77 OVR (-1)
• Kyle Filipowski – 77 OVR (+1)
• Isaiah Collier – 76 OVR (-1)
• Walter Clayton Jr – 75 OVR (+2)
• Kevin Love – 75 OVR (+1)

Sacramento Kings

• Keegan Murray – 80 OVR (-1)
• Maxime Raynaud – 77 OVR (+3)
• Precious Achiuwa – 77 OVR (+1)
• Drew Eubanks – 75 OVR (-1)

New York Knicks

• Karl-Anthony Towns – 91 OVR (+1)
• OG Anunoby – 86 OVR (+1)
• Josh Hart – 83 OVR (+2)
• Tyler Kolek – 75 OVR (+2)

Los Angeles Lakers

• Rui Hachimura – 80 OVR (+1)
• Marcus Smart – 79 OVR (+1)
• Jarred Vanderbilt – 76 OVR (-1)
• Nick Smith Jr – 74 OVR (+1)
• Gabe Vincent – 73 OVR (-1)

Orlando Magic

• Paolo Banchero – 87 OVR (-2)
• Tristan Da Silva – 75 OVR (-2)
• Jase Richardson – 72 OVR (+2)

Dallas Mavericks

• Cooper Flagg – 84 OVR (+3)
• Naji Marshall – 79 OVR (+1)
• Ryan Nembhard – 78 OVR (+2)
• Klay Thompson – 78 OVR (+1)

Brooklyn Nets

• Michael Porter Jr – 87 OVR (+1)
• Noah Clowney – 77 OVR (+2)
• Danny Wolf – 76 OVR (+2)
• Day’Ron Sharpe – 75 OVR (+1)
• Tyrese Martin – 74 OVR (-1)
• Ben Saraf – 73 OVR (+4)

Denver Nuggets

• Jamal Murray – 89 OVR (+1)
• Tim Hardaway Jr – 80 OVR (+1)
• Cam Johnson – 79 OVR (-1)

Indiana Pacers

• Andrew Nembhard – 82 OVR (+1)
• TJ McConnell – 79 OVR (-1)
• Jay Huff – 78 OVR (+1)
• Ethan Thompson – 72 OVR (+4)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Trey Murphy III – 84 OVR (+1)
• Derik Queen – 82 OVR (+2)
• Saddiq Bey – 80 OVR (+1)
• Jeremiah Fears – 80 OVR (+1)
• Bryce McGowens – 75 OVR (+2)
• Micah Peavy – 72 OVR (-1)

Detroit Pistons

• Jalen Duren – 87 OVR (-1)
• Ausar Thompson – 83 OVR (+1)
• Tobias Harris – 80 OVR (-1)
• Isaiah Stewart – 79 OVR (+1)
• Daniss Jenkins – 78 OVR (-1)

Toronto Raptors

• Immanuel Quickley – 82 OVR (+1)

Houston Rockets

• Alperen Sengun – 89 OVR (+1)
• Jabari Smith Jr – 80 OVR (-1)

San Antonio Spurs

• De’Aaron Fox – 88 OVR (+1)
• Stephon Castle – 86 OVR (+2)
• Harrison Barnes – 79 OVR (+1)
• Luke Kornet – 78 OVR (+1)
• Julian Champagnie – 77 OVR (+2)

Phoenix Suns

• Dillon Brooks – 83 OVR (+1)
• Mark Williams – 83 OVR (+1)
• Collin Gillespie – 80 OVR (+1)
• Grayson Allen – 80 OVR (-2)
• Oso Ighodaro – 75 OVR (+1)
• Nick Richards – 74 OVR (-1)
• Jamaree Bouyea – 73 OVR (+3)
• Khaman Maluach – 73 OVR (-1)

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Chet Holmgren – 89 OVR (+1)
• Branden Carlson – 73 OVR (+3)
• Ousmane Dieng – 73 OVR (+1)

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Julius Randle – 88 OVR (+1)
• Naz Reid – 83 OVR (+1)
• Bones Hyland – 75 OVR (+2)
• Jaylen Clark – 73 OVR (-1)
• Rob Dillingham – 72 OVR (-1)

Portland Trail Blazers

• Duop Reath – 73 OVR (+1)
• Kris Murray – 73 OVR (-1)

Golden State Warriors

• Brandin Podziemski – 78 OVR (+1)
• Moses Moody – 77 OVR (-1)
• Quintin Post – 77 OVR (+1)
• Buddy Hield – 76 OVR (+1)
• Pat Spencer – 76 OVR (+3)

Washington Wizards

• CJ McCollum – 82 OVR (+1)
• Marvin Bagley – 77 OVR (+1)
• Justin Champagnie – 76 OVR (+2)
• Cam Whitmore – 75 OVR (-2)
• Tristan Vucevic – 74 OVR (+3)

The Big Picture

Update 4 continues NBA 2K26’s trend of rewarding consistency and momentum while quietly trimming ratings that no longer match on-court impact. Whether I’m chasing realism in MyNBA or sweating every point in Play Now Online, these tweaks matter—and they’re only going to get louder as the season rolls on.

And yes, someone is already planning a rebuild because of a minus-one.