2K Games announced Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Standard Edition) and Carmelo Anthony (Superstar Edition). Reese, a WNBA All-Star known as “Chi-Town Barbie,” also unveiled her Reebok signature shoe, the Angel Reese 1, featured on the cover.
“Being on the NBA 2K26 cover is a statement about representation and boldness,” Reese said.
Despite some fan debate over Caitlin Clark’s exclusion, 2K praised Reese’s impact on and off the court.
The GameStop-exclusive WNBA Edition, releases September 5, 2025.