With the 2025–26 NBA season starting tomorrow, 2K ran a full season and playoff simulation in NBA 2K26, predicting the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat as NBA Finals champs.
Cover athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is predicted to take home the Finals MVP. Other notable moments from the season simulation include:
The 2K Sim sees the Thunder and Knicks squaring off in the Finals
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 17, 2025
Who do you got in this hypothetical matchup? pic.twitter.com/e6oDK5bssB
SGA for MVP x2?
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 16, 2025
The 2K Sim predicts more trophies in the near future for Shaipic.twitter.com/X06YEVE047
Amen's ready to launch to the next level
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 15, 2025
The 2K Sim predicts this years Most Improved Player will be Amen Thompson! pic.twitter.com/EgD7bfehRy
No easy buckets on No. 1
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 14, 2025
The 2K Sim is predicting Wemby will take home his first DPOY award! pic.twitter.com/0qEvmQ9k1x
A star in the making for Dallas
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 13, 2025
The 2K Sim predicts a Rookie of the Year campaign for Cooper Flagg! pic.twitter.com/4CaQx3G0M3
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) October 20, 2025
OKC repeats as NBA Champs in the 2K Sim!
Do you think the Thunder can make another title run? pic.twitter.com/l2FalCTmgf
