NBA 2K26 details improvements to MyNBA and MyGM modes

There is so much content in the NBA 2K games nowadays, that each mode needs its own deep dive. Most recently, the team at 2K has shared what upgrades and changes to expect in the MyNBA and MyGM modes when NBA 2K26 launches on September 5th.

For starters, The Playoffs mode can now be played entirely online, meaning that you and your friends can set up and seed a 16-team playoff to play through in its entirety against each other. Under the hood, much improved simulation logic is being added in. So, if you’re someone who likes to simulate big chunks of a season (or an entire season) of a career, you’ll now have the freedom to toggle between three simulation options: normal, smarter, and faster. Smarter sims will use more advanced trade logic and variables to better mirror real-life strategies, but they will take longer to process. Conversely, faster sims will run through seasons more quickly, but the AI logic won’t have time to consider every possible outcome accounting for every variable.

Elsewhere, you’ll now be able to insert your MyPLAYER into a franchise roster if you please, and arena banners are now dynamic, meaning new ones will get added as your accomplishments stack up over the course of your career. MyNBA Directives improves upon GM goals from your team governor, rewarding you with a bigger budget for achieving specific goals, which can then be used to target premier free agents, or renovate your facilities. Along those lines, there is now a bigger emphasis on managing your facilities to provide boosts to player attributes, fan attendance, player recruitment, and more.

Looking more specifically at the MyGM mode, each NBA team will now have a scenario based off the real-world team that you’ll have to tackle as GM. For example, the Dallas Mavericks drafting Cooper Flagg number one overall and making him the new face of the franchise. A new MyGM Building will be your home base all team activities. Work with staff, watch team practices, and take care of tasks all in one place. And finally, MyGM mode can now be played “unranked”, allowing you to edit players, import custom rosters, and adjust gameplay sliders to create a custom experience.

I’m going to rest my fingers now. We’ve got one final Courtside Report to look forward to next week detailing the changes to The City so stay tuned.