Wembanyama on 2K27 Standard Cover; Spurs Global

28 sourcesUpdated Jul 22, 2026

Victor Wembanyama is on the standard edition cover of NBA 2K27, Caitlin Clark is on the deluxe edition, and Derrick Rose is on the ultra edition, making Wembanyama the first Spurs player to secure a global cover. The 22-year-old rookie-turned-star just finished a season with 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game, and he won the Defensive Player of the Year while helping San Antonio reach the NBA Finals. Clark is highlighted for the Indiana Fever on the deluxe edition, and Rose returns on the ultra edition, marking a trio of players tied to No. 1 picks and early Rookie of the Year successes. The game drops on September 4, 2026, with standard editions priced at $69.99, deluxe at $99.99, and ultra at $149.99, and early access starts August 28. The update also notes a five-year, $252 million contract extension for Wembanyama, reinforcing his ongoing contention window for the Spurs.

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