NBA 2K26 Season Simulation Predicts Thunder Repeat

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.

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Cover athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is predicted to take home the Finals MVP. Other notable moments from the season simulation include:

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