Back for another season with sky-high expectations, the Sacramento Kings are showing some serious firepower in NBA 2K26. With a dynamic blend of elite scorers, creative playmakers, and promising new recruits, the Kings are poised to be one of the most exciting squads to play with in this year’s game.
Sacramento Kings Overview in NBA 2K26
- Tier: T2
- Overall Team Rating: 83
- Inside Scoring: 81
- Outside Scoring: 87
- Athleticism: 78
- Playmaking: 75
- Defense: 55
- Rebounding: 54
- Intangibles: 75
- Potential: 84
If you’re into fast-paced, high-octane basketball, the Kings are your crew in NBA 2K26. While their defense leaves something to be desired, their offensive versatility more than makes up for it.
Top-Rated Kings Players in NBA 2K26
Leading the way are a pair of All-Star-caliber talents:
Zach LaVine – SG/SF – 88 OVR
- Badges: 14
- 3PT: 87
- Dunk: 94
- Build: Inside-Out ISO Specialist
LaVine’s explosive athleticism and lights-out perimeter shooting make him one of NBA 2K26’s most fun guards to run with. Perfect for ISO-heavy players who love styling on defenders.
Domantas Sabonis – C – 88 OVR
- Badges: 16
- 3PT: 83
- Dunk: 75
- Build: 3-Level Scoring Playmaker
Sabonis is your do-it-all big, capable of finishing in the paint, dishing dimes, and stepping out for a smooth jumper. In pick-and-rolls or post-ups, he’s a nightmare for defenders.
DeMar DeRozan – SF/PF – 87 OVR
- Badges: 18
- 3PT: 77
- Dunk: 80
- Build: Shot-Creating 3-Level Threat
DeRozan remains a mid-range magician. His craftiness and footwork let him create separation from defenders that few can match. He’s a deadly scoring option on the wing.
Other Notable Players
Beyond its Big Three, the Kings boast a mix of sharpshooters and versatile pieces:
- Malik Monk – SG (OVR 83): All-around scorer with reliable perimeter shooting and athletic dunks.
- Keegan Murray – PF/SF (OVR 81): Promising young scorer with an impressive 83 3PT rating.
- Dennis Schroder – PG (OVR 78): Veteran point guard with quick handles and a balanced offensive game.
- Keon Ellis – SG/PG (OVR 78): Underrated sharpshooter with an 87 3PT rating and solid defense.
- Drew Eubanks – C (OVR 77): Inside presence with decent scoring versatility.
There’s depth here too: Dario Saric brings veteran savvy, while Doug McDermott’s 88 rating from deep makes him a knockdown shooting threat off the bench.
Rookies & New Additions
The Kings have several rookies yet to receive official ratings but worth keeping an eye on:
- Nique Clifford – 24th Pick, SG, 6’6″ from Colorado State
- Maxime Raynaud – 42nd Pick, C, 7’1″ from France (Stanford)
- Dylan Cardwell – Undrafted, C, 6’11” from Auburn
While these players haven’t been rated yet, their height and positions suggest rebounding and interior defense help could be on the way, something the Kings badly need given their team rebounding and defense ratings.
Are the Kings a 2K sleeper squad?
Let’s be real: if you’re the type of player that lives for explosive offence and flashy plays, Sacramento is a fun pick. Between LaVine’s dunks, Sabonis’ finesse, and DeRozan’s smooth scoring, this team feels built for highlight reels. But if you’re more about grip-and-grind defense? You might feel a little exposed on the other end of the floor.
Even so, the NBA 2K26 Sacramento Kings are positioned to be one of the most thrilling run-and-gun teams in MyTEAM, MyNBA, or quick play. And with a few breakout games, these ratings may only go up.
Who should you build around?
Start your dynasty with the Big Three (LaVine, Sabonis, DeRozan), but don’t sleep on the youth. Keegan Murray has the tools to blossom into a franchise cornerstone. And hey, with rookies waiting in the wings, this Kings squad might just surprise you, both in 2K and IRL.