​2K Games has teased the next NBA 2K installment, with Jalen Brunson tipped as the potential cover star. This season has been a standout one for Brunson, as the New York Knicks point guard earned All-Star and All-NBA nominations while guiding his team to both the NBA Cup and an NBA championship. If current chatter proves accurate, he could be set to receive a rare NBA honor in addition to landing the cover.
2K Games posted a New York–themed teaser on their official X account, offering a hint about NBA 2K27. The teaser shows a New York subway car with a shot clock reading 23 days to go, signaling the franchise’s upcoming reveal before the end of July and strengthening the case for Brunson as the cover star. As the face of the Knicks, Brunson is widely expected to become the next NBA 2K cover athlete, following a trend of featuring the league’s championship-winning stars.
If Brunson indeed graces the cover, it would mark the third consecutive year that the Finals MVP or a pivotal player from the reigning champion appears on NBA 2K’s cover. After Jayson Tatum starred on NBA 2K25 following the Celtics’ 2024 title win, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led NBA 2K26 after the Thunder’s championship, Brunson could amplify his already rising profile across the league.