NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition cover star Derrick Rose was at Navy Pier in Chicago this afternoon, where he prepared bouquets for the All-Stars and gave the league’s stars their flowers.

To kick off WNBA All-Star Weekend, 2K debuted the NBA 2K27 player ratings for the WNBA All-Star lineup. Top W All-Star ratings are led by Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (98 OVR), with NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition cover athlete and Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark (97 OVR) close behind. More notable ratings include Breanna Stewart (96 OVR), Paige Bueckers (95 OVR), Olivia Miles (93 OVR), and Kelsey Plum (92 OVR).

2K recently announced the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs Center who made history as the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, will grace the cover of the Standard Edition. Indiana Fever Guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, three-time WNBA All-Star starter, and player who has transformed the landscape of women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark will star on the Deluxe Edition. Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, three-time NBA All-Star and the youngest MVP in NBA history, will be celebrated on the limited-time Ultra Edition. NBA 2K27 launches September 4 on Switch 2.

“Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose each come from different worlds, but they share the same obsession that has altered the trajectory of the game,” said Zak Armitage, SVP & GM of NBA 2K. “Wembanyama has broken the mold for what a big man can be and keeps breaking it. Clark is pulling up from the logo, not just redefining what range looks like, but the women’s game entirely. And Rose changed what it meant to be a point guard – explosive, physical, unstoppable – and when faced with setbacks, his hunger for the game is what brought him back. None of them have an off switch, and that same relentless drive is what defines NBA 2K27.”

“When you’re truly obsessed with basketball, the game doesn’t stop when you leave the arena. NBA 2K is the court that never locks up, it’s always open whether you’re in Paris or San Antonio. It’s how you study the game, sharpen your IQ, and live basketball 24/7,” said Standard Edition cover athlete Victor Wembanyama. “To be the face of a game that fuels that hunger for hoops and whose covers immortalize the all-time greats, that’s a dream come true for me.”

“Being on the cover of NBA 2K27 is special because this game reaches fans all over the world,” said Deluxe Edition cover athlete Caitlin Clark. “To be the first WNBA player on her own global cover means women’s basketball gets to show up on that stage too, and I am proud to be part of that.”

“It’s crazy looking back at being on the NBA 2K13 cover to now having my own edition for NBA 2K27,” said Ultra Edition cover athlete Derrick Rose. “During my journey there have been coaches who believed in me, teammates who made me better, and fans who showed up louder than I ever expected. So, this is a chance to inspire young athletes to stay obsessed with the game. To show them that when you put in the countless hours of hard work, it rewards you.”

Switch 2 Edition & Pricing

Standard Edition – $69.99: Featuring Victor Wembanyama, the Standard Edition launches September 4, 2026, and will be available on Switch 2.