NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update: December 4

The third NBA 2K26 player ratings refresh of the season is officially live, bringing major upgrades to a number of breakout performers. Some of the biggest movers include:

• Ryan Nembhard: +8 to 76 OVR

• Jett Howard: +4 to 76 OVR

• Maxime Raynaud: +4 to 74 OVR

• Caleb Love: +4 to 72 OVR

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the most notable changes by team.

🏀 Eastern Conference Rating Changes

Standout performances in the East are being rewarded, with multiple players climbing the rankings.

Major Winners: - Tyrese Maxey jumps to 92 OVR (+2), continuing his All-Star level rise. - Jaylen Brown and Austin Reaves also take steps forward. - Josh Hart sees one of the biggest boosts among role players (+3).

Other Key Upgrades in the East - Dominick Barlow: +3 → 74 OVR
- Jaylen Tyson: +3 → 79 OVR
- Nae’Qwon Tomlin: +3 → 74 OVR
- Hugo Gonzalez: +2 → 73 OVR
- Kameron Ace Bailey: +3 → 78 OVR
- Egor Demin: +3 → 76 OVR
- Drake Powell: +3 → 74 OVR
- Danny Wolf: +3 → 74 OVR
- Jay Huff: +3 → 77 OVR
- Bryce McGowens: +3 → 73 OVR

🏆 Western Conference Rating Changes

Several young standouts in the West continue to trend upward as they make a stronger mark on the league.

Notable Boosts in the West - De’Aaron Fox: +2 → 87 OVR
- Jamal Murray: +2 → 88 OVR
- Donovan Clingan: +2 → 82 OVR
- Mark Williams: +2 → 82 OVR
- CJ McCollum: +2 → 81 OVR

Additional Western Risers - Vince Williams Jr: +2 → 76 OVR
- Davion Mitchell: +1 → 78 OVR
- Cam Goodwin: +2 → 75 OVR
- Collin Gillespie: +2 → 79 OVR
- Julian Champagnie: +2 → 75 OVR

🚀 Biggest Breakout Performers

These players saw the most dramatic gains thanks to impressive play on the court:

• Ryan Nembhard (Dallas): +8 → 76 OVR

• Jett Howard (Orlando): +4 → 76 OVR

• Maxime Raynaud (Sacramento): +4 → 74 OVR

• Caleb Love (Portland): +4 → 72 OVR

• Josh Hart (New York): +3 → 81 OVR

• Jaylen Tyson (Cleveland): +3 → 79 OVR

These jumps show 2K is paying close attention to rising contributors across the league.

📉 Who Took a Hit?

Not all updates were positive—several big names slid backwards:

• Darius Garland: −2 → 85 OVR

• LeBron James: −2 → 92 OVR

• LaMelo Ball: −2 → 86 OVR

• Mitchell Robinson: −2 → 78 OVR

Some declines reflect recent injuries or cold stretches on the court.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This update continues NBA 2K26’s focus on rewarding real-world performance, especially among emerging players finding bigger roles. With more updates on the way throughout the season, expect even more unexpected leaps — and a few drops — as the year unfolds.

Want to stay one step ahead in MyTEAM and MyCareer? Keep up with these rating shifts so you always know who’s trending up.

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