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Wembanyama, Clark and D-Rose revealed as '2K27' cover athletes

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the official cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

By · Published July 22, 2026 at 15:26 UTC · Updated July 25, 2026 at 18:31 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Bleacher Report · USA Today · Boston Herald · Yahoo Sports · KCCI · AP News · 2K Newsroom · Axios.

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The brief

NBA 2K27 has revealed its cover athletes as Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose. According to Axios, Rose is featured specifically on the Ultra Edition of the game.

Coverage from 2K Newsroom, ESPN, and other outlets focuses on the athlete selection. However, Yahoo Sports has highlighted concerns regarding the visual accuracy of Caitlin Clark's representation on the cover, while Bleacher Report noted Ben Stiller trolling Wembanyama following a Knicks victory over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

Future updates may address the reception of the cover art and the game's release details, as coverage has already begun to track public reactions to the character models.

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Quick answers

Who are the NBA 2K27 cover athletes?

The cover athletes are Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.

Which edition features Derrick Rose?

Derrick Rose is the cover athlete for the Ultra Edition.

What is the reaction to Caitlin Clark's cover?

Yahoo Sports reported that the cover does not look like her.

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NBA 2K27 Victor Wembanyama Caitlin Clark Derrick Rose Sports Gaming

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