2KDB Adds Six New MyTEAM Duos Including McHale-Ainge

2KDB published a focused Dynamic Duos update documenting six new duo pairings for MyTEAM, adding fresh chemistry options across Wild Gems, Battlegrounds, and Festival themes. The refresh expands the pool of active synergies players can leverage when constructing lineups for Unlimited, Triple Threat, and Draft modes.

The update, posted January 16, 2026, lists pairings that range from throwback combinations to contemporary tandems. Highlighted among the additions is the Kevin McHale and Danny Ainge duo, a throwback Wild Gems pairing that will matter to collectors and lineup builders who value vintage linkups. Other names appearing across new entries include Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Maurice Cheeks, giving a mix of interior presence, playmaking, and veteran defense that can nudge team builds in different directions.

Why this matters: Dynamic Duos grant chemistry boosts when both linked players are active in your lineup or on the court. That invisible layer of stat lift often decides close games and can alter a card’s value on the auction house. For players who chase efficiency, a newly active duo can make an otherwise niche card a practical starter or a budget-friendly upgrade. For collectors, the nostalgia factor and set combinations make certain pull decisions more attractive during themed pack drops.

Practical takeaways are immediate. Check your collection for duos you can activate without spending MT, then test the pairs in Triple Threat to see how boosts feel in-game. If you plan to rip packs, prioritize packs tied to the Wild Gems, Battlegrounds, or Festival themes because new duos typically tie into themed releases. On the Auction House, monitor prices for players involved in these new duos; expect short-term spikes as builders snipe cards and flippers react.

This update also nudges draft strategy. When drafting, consider grabbing a player who suddenly gains a duo with someone already in your pool to chain chemistry across multiple roster spots. For budget builders, newly active duos are often the quickest route to efficiency without chasing the highest-tier cards.

The immediate step for MyTEAM players is simple: inventory audit, test combos, and adjust pack and auction strategies. With six new duos now live, expect subtle meta shifts and new lineup permutations to surface in the coming days as the community discovers which pairings are real game-changers.