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NBA 2K27 Rates Tyrese Maxey as Philadelphia’s Top Player After Off-season Overhaul
8/15/2026, 9:07:42 PM
Core Event
The upcoming NBA 2K27 video game released its player ratings for the Philadelphia 76ers’ new starting lineup. The ratings show Tyrese Maxey at 92, making him the highest-rated 76ers player, while Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and newly acquired 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown each received a rating of 91.
Off-season Moves that Shaped the Lineup
During the most recent offseason, the 76ers added three All-Star caliber players: they traded for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, signed free-agent veteran LeBron James, and retained former MVP Joel Embiid. The roster also includes Maxey, who had already been an All-Star, and emerging guard VJ Edgecombe.
Player Ratings and Recent Performance Data
- Tyrese Maxey: 92 rating; last season averaged 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 38 minutes per game across 70 games. He scored 30+ points in three first-round playoff games against the Celtics.
- Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown: each received a 91 rating. Brown was noted for helping Boston become a playoff contender during Jayson Tatum’s injury and was mentioned as an MVP candidate. James, despite his all-time greatness, was not a top star on his previous team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and held a 94 rating in NBA 2K26.
Impact on the 76ers’ Projected Hierarchy
The rating hierarchy suggests that Maxey’s scoring output and playmaking potential are viewed as the most valuable assets for the 76ers in the simulation. Analysts speculate that the combination of four All-Star players could shift scoring distribution, but the higher rating for Maxey indicates expectations that he will remain the team’s primary scorer unless the new “super-team” dynamics alter roles.
