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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  15:26 UTC · Updated July 25, 2026  18:31 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose have been named the official cover athletes for NBA 2K27.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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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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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