NBA 2K26 Conference Finals Ratings Boost: Brunson, Castle, And Holmgren Lead the Bumps
NBA 2K26's Conference Finals ratings boost is live, and three teams are getting their due. 2K has pushed ratings for players on the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, and Oklahoma City Thunder, rewarding the squads that made it this far into the 2026 playoffs with updated ratings. We previously covered the simulation-based ratings bump ahead of the postseason - this one reflects the heating up competition in the Conference Finals.
Knicks Players Get Conference Finals Bumps
Jalen Brunson continues his ascent, moving from 93 to 94 OVR and cementing his status as one of the top-rated guards in the game. Karl-Anthony Towns gets a point to 91 OVR. Mikal Bridges earns a meaningful two-point jump to 84 OVR, a nod to his two-way contribution as the Knicks' postseason run has deepened. Miles McBride rounds out the Knicks side, climbing to 79 OVR.
- Jalen Brunson: 93 → 94
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 90 → 91
- Mikal Bridges: 82 → 84
- Miles McBride: 78 → 79
Spurs See the Biggest Jump in the Update
San Antonio's Conference Finals run has been nothing short of amazing. Stephon Castle moves to 88 OVR, a number that reflects how much the young guard has grown into a playoff presence. The standout move in this entire update belongs to Dylan Harper, who jumps three points to 84 OVR - the single largest bump across all three teams, reflecting the rookie's flourish on the court. Luke Kornet hits 78 OVR, and Carter Bryant, another overperforming rookie, ticks up two to 77 OVR.
- Stephon Castle: 87 → 88
- Dylan Harper: 81 → 84 (+3)
- Luke Kornet: 77 → 78
- Carter Bryant: 75 → 77
OKC Thunder Ratings After Reaching Conference Finals
Oklahoma City gets four bumps of its own. Chet Holmgren climbs to 88 OVR, Ajay Mitchell earns a two-point jump to 84 OVR, Isaiah Hartenstein moves to 84 OVR as well, and Jared McCain ticks up to 79 OVR.
- Chet Holmgren: 87 → 88
- A. Mitchell: 82 → 84
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 83 → 84
- Jared McCain: 78 → 79
Cavaliers Snubbed, Mitchell Downgraded
Among the four conference finalists, the Cavs stand out as the only team to have regressed in their 2K ratings - maybe because Danhausen cursed them, who knows? But the Cavs' fumble on Game 1 that led to a 20+ lead evaporating just feels so much like real life imitating art.
- Donovan Mitchell: 95 → 94
- Max Strus: 77 → 79
- Jaylon Tyson: 79 → 77
- Thomas Bryant: 75 → 76
The full updated ratings are live now on NBA 2K26's official ratings page.
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This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 5:17 PM.