2K Video games is again once more with one other reveal: WNBA star Angel Reese and NBA Corridor of Famer Carmelo Anthony are the cowl athletes for NBA 2K26’s particular editions. The Chicago Sky ahead will grace the quilt of NBA 2K26: WNBA Version, whereas Melo is featured on the Famous person Version.
Angel Reese is simply in her second yr within the WNBA, however has rapidly made a reputation for herself; the “Chi-City Barbie” has turn out to be the quickest participant to succeed in 500 factors and 500 rebounds, reaching the milestone in solely 38 video games performed ( a full WNBA season is 44 video games). Moreover, Reese presently holds the rookie report for probably the most consecutive double-doubles, with 15, surpassing the earlier report of 12 held by the legendary Candace Parker.
“Being on the quilt of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on that cowl, the Angel Reese 1, is greater than a milestone—it’s a press release,” mentioned Reese in a press launch. “It’s about illustration and exhibiting younger women they are often assured, daring, and take up area unapologetically. To be cemented in NBA 2K historical past is a particular honor that displays not solely my journey, but in addition all of the veteran WNBA gamers who’ve paved the best way earlier than me and the rising influence of the league as a complete. I’m proud to be a part of a recreation that continues to raise.”
Carmelo Anthony, alternatively, was just lately named to the 2025 Basketball Corridor of Fame class, capping off a 19-year NBA profession. Throughout his time on the court docket, Melo managed to set the NCAA Event report for many factors scored by a freshman participant with 778. His iconic one-and-done school profession additionally noticed him turn out to be the main scorer within the 2003 NCAA match with 121 factors.
As a New York Knick, Anthony established the single-game scoring report, scoring 62 factors in opposition to the Charlotte Bobcats in 2014. Moreover, Melo holds the report for many factors scored in an Olympic recreation, placing up 37 in opposition to Nigeria again in 2012.
And now gamers may have the possibility to as soon as once more put their opponents on ice with Melo’s abilities at their disposal.
“For greater than 20 years, 2K followers have been part of my journey,” mentioned Anthony. “Being honored on the quilt of NBA 2K26 and inducted into the Corridor of Fame in the identical yr is surreal. It’s a celebration of each chapter, each metropolis that embraced me, each staff that believed in me, and each one that’s been a part of this trip with me.”
The WNBA Version might be a GameStop unique and can retail for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Collection X. The Famous person Version, alternatively, will retail for $99.99 and might be out there on PS5, Xbox Collection X, and PC. The WNBA Version will solely be out there in the USA in bodily copy.
2K Video games additionally introduced that the NBA 2K26: Depart No Doubt Version will characteristic each Angel and Melo, together with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on a particular version cowl. The Depart No Doubt Version might be out there for buy via Sept. 7 for $149.99 on PS5, Xbox Collection X, and PC.
2K Video games will launch NBA 2K26 Customary Version, WNBA Version, and Famous person Version on Sept. 5, with the usual model being out there on PS5, PS4, Xbox Collection X, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Swap 2, retailing for $69.99 and $59.99 on Nintendo Swap.
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