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NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete

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NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete

NEW
Nov 1, 2026
Polymarket

$2,185 Vol.

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icon for Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama

$759 Vol.

76%

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Jaylen Brown

$0 Vol.

50%

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Cade Cunningham

$46 Vol.

49%

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Donovan Mitchell

$0 Vol.

49%

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LaMelo Ball

$0 Vol.

47%

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Nikola Jokic

$0 Vol.

47%

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LeBron James

$0 Vol.

47%

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Karl-Anthony Towns

$0 Vol.

47%

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Anthony Edwards

$0 Vol.

47%

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Luka Doncic

$21 Vol.

45%

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

$23 Vol.

43%

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Stephen Curry

$10 Vol.

10%

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Paolo Banchero

$0 Vol.

8%

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Kevin Durant

$0 Vol.

7%

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Stephon Castle

$0 Vol.

7%

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Damian Lillard

$9 Vol.

6%

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

$66 Vol.

21%

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Chet Holmgren

$0 Vol.

4%

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Tyrese Haliburton

$7 Vol.

4%

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Deni Avdija

$109 Vol.

<1%

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Jalen Brunson

$1,136 Vol.

38%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Victor Wembanyama stands as the clear frontrunner for NBA 2K27 cover athlete following widespread June 2026 leaks and reports tying him to the September 4 release. His selection aligns with a breakout campaign that included dominant playoff averages exceeding 23 points, 10 rebounds, and multiple blocks per game, plus Western Conference Finals MVP honors during San Antonio’s run to the NBA Finals. Recent precedent favors young international stars with broad marketability, as seen with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the prior edition. Official confirmation remains pending, though any late roster developments, injury updates, or marketing pivots toward other contenders like Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards could still shift timing ahead of the game’s launch window.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution.

All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution.

If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$2,185
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 11:23 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Victor Wembanyama stands as the clear frontrunner for NBA 2K27 cover athlete following widespread June 2026 leaks and reports tying him to the September 4 release. His selection aligns with a breakout campaign that included dominant playoff averages exceeding 23 points, 10 rebounds, and multiple blocks per game, plus Western Conference Finals MVP honors during San Antonio’s run to the NBA Finals. Recent precedent favors young international stars with broad marketability, as seen with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the prior edition. Official confirmation remains pending, though any late roster developments, injury updates, or marketing pivots toward other contenders like Jalen Brunson or Anthony Edwards could still shift timing ahead of the game’s launch window.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution.

All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution.

If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$2,185
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 11:23 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of NBA 2K27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If NBA 2K27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from 2K Sports, the NBA, and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 21 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Victor Wembanyama" at 76%, followed by "Jaylen Brown" at 50%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 76¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 76% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on May 20, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete," browse the 21 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete" is "Victor Wembanyama" at 76%, meaning the market assigns a 76% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Jaylen Brown" at 50%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NBA 2K27: Cover Athlete" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.