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# ![NBA 2K Graphic](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/t:nba-2k.png) NBA 2K

NBA 2K26 Early Access is live, but players are voicing concerns about microtransactions and gameplay issues. The community is buzzing with excitement for the new cover athletes, but also expressing concerns about the game's direction and technical issues.

### About NBA 2K
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game series.  

### Insights [#](/topic/nba-2k/insights)
- NBA 2K engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX [#](/topic/nba-2k/interactions)
---
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nba-2k/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nba-2k/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXXXXXXXX  
**Daily Average**: XXXXXXXXX  
**1 Week**: XXXXXXXXXX +133%  
**1 Month**: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +1.90%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-13  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXXXX on 2025-10-19  

| Social Network | TikTok    | YouTube   | X       | Reddit |
| -------------- | ------    | -------   | -       | ------ |
| Engagements    | XXXXXXXXX | XXXXXXXXX | XXXXXXX | XXX    |
  

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX [#](/topic/nba-2k/posts_active)
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![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nba-2k/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nba-2k/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXXXX  
**Daily Average**: XXXXX  
**1 Month**: XXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXX -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXX on 2025-07-10  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXX on 2025-10-19  

| Social Network | TikTok | YouTube | X   | Reddit |
| -------------- | ------ | ------- | -   | ------ |
| Mentions       | XXXXX  | XXXXX   | XXX | XXX    |
  

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX [#](/topic/nba-2k/contributors_active)
---
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nba-2k/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nba-2k/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning NBA 2K in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
**Daily Average**: XXXXX  
**1 Month**: XXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXX -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXX on 2025-07-10  
**1-Year Low**: XXX on 2025-10-19  

The most influential creators that mention NBA 2K in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@itsroyalwwe](/creator/youtube/itsroyalwwe)               | X    | XXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@NBA2K](/creator/twitter/NBA2K)                           | X    | XXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@tiger](/creator/youtube/tiger)                           | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@NBA2KMyTEAM](/creator/twitter/NBA2KMyTEAM)               | X    | XXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXX      |
| [@nba2k](/creator/tiktok/nba2k)                            | X    | XXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@iamkrislondon](/creator/tiktok/iamkrislondon)            | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@okodre](/creator/youtube/okodre)                         | X    | XXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXX      |
| [@AyCartiii](/creator/twitter/AyCartiii)                   | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@wwefightclubgaming](/creator/youtube/wwefightclubgaming) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@The2KCentral](/creator/twitter/The2KCentral)             | XX   | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |

[View More](/list/creators/nba-2k/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX% [#](/topic/nba-2k/sentiment)
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![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:nba-2k/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/nba-2k/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XX%  
**Daily Average**: XX%  
**1 Week**: XX% -XX%  
**1 Month**: XX% -XX%  
**6 Months**: XX% -XX%  
**1 Year**: XX% -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-04-11  
**1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-02-03  

**Most Supportive Themes**
- **Enthusiasm for New Content & Appreciation for Game Updates:** (23%) Players are excited about new content drops and appreciate the updates and new features.
- **Excitement for the new NBA 2K26 Cover Athletes:** (9%) There's a lot of excitement over the new cover athletes, especially Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Angel Reese.
  
**Most Critical Themes**
- **Concerns Over Microtransactions and Pricing & Criticism of Gameplay:** (38%)  Players are expressing concern about microtransactions, pricing, and frustrations with gameplay mechanics and the removal of features.
- **Criticism of Gameplay and Technical Issues:** (10%)  Players are frustrated by gameplay mechanics, the removal of features, and the perception that NBA 2K is prioritizing profit over player experience.
  
Network engagement breakdown:  
| Network | Positive  | %   | Neutral   | %   | Negative | %   |
| ------- | --------  | -   | -------   | -   | -------- | -   |
| TikTok  | XXXXXXX   | X%  | XXXXXXX   | XX% | XXXXXXX  | XX% |
| YouTube | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXX   | XX% | XXXXXXX  | X%  |
| X       | XXXXXXX   | X%  | XXXXXXX   | X%  | XXXXXX   | X%  |
| Reddit  | XXX       | X%  | XXX       | X%  | XX       | X%  |
|         |           |     |           |     |          |     |
| Total   | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXX  | XX% |
  


**Top assets mentioned**
In the posts about NBA 2K in the last XX hours

[PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)](/topic/$pypl)
[Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX)](/topic/$miax)
[Netflix Inc (NFLX)](/topic/$nflx)
[Nike Inc (NKE)](/topic/$nke)
[Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft)
[Kirby Corporation (KEX)](/topic/kex-kirby-corporation)
[Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl)
[Swap (XWP)](/topic/$xwp)

**Top topics mentioned**
In the posts about NBA 2K in the last XX hours

[2k](/topic/2k), [wwe](/topic/wwe), [playstation](/topic/playstation), [youtube](/topic/youtube), [steam](/topic/steam), [instagram](/topic/instagram), [tiktok](/topic/tiktok), [cena](/topic/cena), [twitter](/topic/twitter), [xbox](/topic/xbox), [brock](/topic/brock), [john cena](/topic/john-cena), [jordan](/topic/jordan), [twitch](/topic/twitch), [nba2k](/topic/nba2k), [rec](/topic/rec), [smackdown](/topic/smackdown), [pga tour](/topic/pga-tour), [remix](/topic/remix), [roblox](/topic/roblox), [hulk hogan](/topic/hulk-hogan), [pov you](/topic/pov-you), [united states](/topic/united-states), [discord](/topic/discord), [lebron james](/topic/lebron-james), [nintendo](/topic/nintendo), [meta](/topic/meta), [stocks financial services](/topic/stocks-financial-services), [#shortsfeed](/topic/#shortsfeed), [arcade](/topic/arcade), [money](/topic/money), [fortnite](/topic/fortnite), [shaquille oneal](/topic/shaquille-oneal), [all the](/topic/all-the), [kobe bryant](/topic/kobe-bryant), [$pypl](/topic/$pypl), [los angeles lakers](/topic/los-angeles-lakers), [michael jordan](/topic/michael-jordan), [grind](/topic/grind), [why is](/topic/why-is), [videogames](/topic/videogames), [let me](/topic/let-me), [wnba](/topic/wnba), [pokemon](/topic/pokemon), [roman](/topic/roman), [nintendo switch](/topic/nintendo-switch), [facebook](/topic/facebook), [lowkey](/topic/lowkey), [india](/topic/india), [stocks communication services](/topic/stocks-communication-services), [chaos](/topic/chaos), [$1100k](/topic/$1100k), [badge](/topic/badge), [stack](/topic/stack), [trader](/topic/trader), [fps](/topic/fps), [call of duty](/topic/call-of-duty), [live on](/topic/live-on), [hulk](/topic/hulk), [samoa](/topic/samoa), [goat](/topic/goat), [jersey](/topic/jersey), [take the](/topic/take-the), [beast](/topic/beast), [$225100k](/topic/$225100k), [drew](/topic/drew), [victor](/topic/victor), [live stream](/topic/live-stream), [$390100k](/topic/$390100k), [$09100k](/topic/$09100k), [generated](/topic/generated), [hey guys](/topic/hey-guys), [android](/topic/android), [modern warfare](/topic/modern-warfare), [grand theft auto](/topic/grand-theft-auto), [foru](/topic/foru), [socials](/topic/socials), [stocks technology](/topic/stocks-technology), [batch](/topic/batch), [make a](/topic/make-a), [pakistan](/topic/pakistan), [reactions](/topic/reactions), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition), [over the](/topic/over-the), [scan](/topic/scan), [everytime](/topic/everytime), [wrestlemania](/topic/wrestlemania), [japan](/topic/japan), [has been](/topic/has-been), [gamers](/topic/gamers), [dominance](/topic/dominance), [$130100k](/topic/$130100k), [$miax](/topic/$miax), [lineup](/topic/lineup), [bad bunny](/topic/bad-bunny), [ace](/topic/ace), [bass](/topic/bass), [automobile](/topic/automobile), [shoutout](/topic/shoutout), [alltime](/topic/alltime)

### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/nba-2k/posts)
---
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"WWE 2K24 Gameplay Live WWE Live Stream #wwe2k24 #wwe #wrestling #wwe2k23 #shorts #wweraw"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nv-T7KiD76E) [@itsroyalwwe](/creator/youtube/itsroyalwwe) 2025-10-19T01:44Z 26.3K followers, 7211 engagements


"SMG XX R6 #callofduty #roblox #brainrot #nba2k23 #funny #gaming #rainbowsix #r6hub #wardenr6 #foru"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PUWWcS04aPY) [@casons2muchh](/creator/youtube/casons2muchh) 2025-10-19T01:38Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"The patch 2K ACTUALLY needs buff lane steals to s1 2k25 levels buff glove buff challenger and contests to 2k24 levels buff paint patroller and HFD buff 3pt fades @Beluba"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AyCartiii/status/1979671277624533010) [@AyCartiii](/creator/x/AyCartiii) 2025-10-18T22:09Z 11.1K followers, 56.4K engagements


"me breaking ankels #basketball #nba #dunk #nba2k23 #block"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Hxqx5KTM1k) [@chandraevans](/creator/youtube/chandraevans) 2025-10-18T21:52Z XXX followers, XXX engagements

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NBA 2K Graphic NBA 2K

NBA 2K26 Early Access is live, but players are voicing concerns about microtransactions and gameplay issues. The community is buzzing with excitement for the new cover athletes, but also expressing concerns about the game's direction and technical issues.

About NBA 2K

NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game series.

Insights #

  • NBA 2K engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

Engagements: XXXXXXXXX #


Engagements Line Chart
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXXXXXX +133%
1 Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +1.90%
1 Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-13
1-Year Low: XXXXXXX on 2025-10-19

Social Network TikTok YouTube X Reddit
Engagements XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

Mentions: XXXXX #


Mentions Line Chart
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXX
1 Month: XXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXX -XX%
1 Year: XXXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-10
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-10-19

Social Network TikTok YouTube X Reddit
Mentions XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX

Creators: XXXXX #


Creators Line Chart
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning NBA 2K in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXXXX
1 Month: XXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXX -XX%
1 Year: XXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-10
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-10-19

The most influential creators that mention NBA 2K in the last XX hours

Creator Rank Followers Posts Engagements
@itsroyalwwe X XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@NBA2K X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@tiger X XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
@NBA2KMyTEAM X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
@nba2k X XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX
@iamkrislondon X XXXXXXX X XXXXXX
@okodre X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
@AyCartiii X XXXXXX X XXXXXX
@wwefightclubgaming X XXXXXX X XXXXXX
@The2KCentral XX XXXXXX X XXXXXX

View More

Sentiment: XX% #


Sentiment Line Chart
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
1 Week: XX% -XX%
1 Month: XX% -XX%
6 Months: XX% -XX%
1 Year: XX% -XX%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-04-11
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-02-03

Most Supportive Themes

  • Enthusiasm for New Content & Appreciation for Game Updates: (23%) Players are excited about new content drops and appreciate the updates and new features.
  • Excitement for the new NBA 2K26 Cover Athletes: (9%) There's a lot of excitement over the new cover athletes, especially Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Angel Reese.

Most Critical Themes

  • Concerns Over Microtransactions and Pricing & Criticism of Gameplay: (38%) Players are expressing concern about microtransactions, pricing, and frustrations with gameplay mechanics and the removal of features.
  • Criticism of Gameplay and Technical Issues: (10%) Players are frustrated by gameplay mechanics, the removal of features, and the perception that NBA 2K is prioritizing profit over player experience.

Network engagement breakdown:

Network Positive % Neutral % Negative %
TikTok XXXXXXX X% XXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX XX%
YouTube XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX X%
X XXXXXXX X% XXXXXXX X% XXXXXX X%
Reddit XXX X% XXX X% XX X%
Total XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX XX%

Top assets mentioned In the posts about NBA 2K in the last XX hours

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX) Netflix Inc (NFLX) Nike Inc (NKE) Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Kirby Corporation (KEX) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Swap (XWP)

Top topics mentioned In the posts about NBA 2K in the last XX hours

2k, wwe, playstation, youtube, steam, instagram, tiktok, cena, twitter, xbox, brock, john cena, jordan, twitch, nba2k, rec, smackdown, pga tour, remix, roblox, hulk hogan, pov you, united states, discord, lebron james, nintendo, meta, stocks financial services, #shortsfeed, arcade, money, fortnite, shaquille oneal, all the, kobe bryant, $pypl, los angeles lakers, michael jordan, grind, why is, videogames, let me, wnba, pokemon, roman, nintendo switch, facebook, lowkey, india, stocks communication services, chaos, $1100k, badge, stack, trader, fps, call of duty, live on, hulk, samoa, goat, jersey, take the, beast, $225100k, drew, victor, live stream, $390100k, $09100k, generated, hey guys, android, modern warfare, grand theft auto, foru, socials, stocks technology, batch, make a, pakistan, reactions, acquisition, over the, scan, everytime, wrestlemania, japan, has been, gamers, dominance, $130100k, $miax, lineup, bad bunny, ace, bass, automobile, shoutout, alltime

Top Social Posts #


Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"WWE 2K24 Gameplay Live WWE Live Stream #wwe2k24 #wwe #wrestling #wwe2k23 #shorts #wweraw"
YouTube Link @itsroyalwwe 2025-10-19T01:44Z 26.3K followers, 7211 engagements

"SMG XX R6 #callofduty #roblox #brainrot #nba2k23 #funny #gaming #rainbowsix #r6hub #wardenr6 #foru"
YouTube Link @casons2muchh 2025-10-19T01:38Z XXX followers, XXX engagements

"The patch 2K ACTUALLY needs buff lane steals to s1 2k25 levels buff glove buff challenger and contests to 2k24 levels buff paint patroller and HFD buff 3pt fades @Beluba"
X Link @AyCartiii 2025-10-18T22:09Z 11.1K followers, 56.4K engagements

"me breaking ankels #basketball #nba #dunk #nba2k23 #block"
YouTube Link @chandraevans 2025-10-18T21:52Z XXX followers, XXX engagements

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