NBA 2K26 MyTEAM Adds 38 New Cards Including Multiple 99 OVRs

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM was updated on January 16 with a 38-card content drop that immediately altered the mode’s competitive landscape. The batch included multiple 99 overall ratings, high-end 98-96 cards, and a mix of modern and historic reissues tied to the Battlegrounds and Festival rotation. That combination gives players new premium options for starting lineups, bench depth, and draft pools.

Top-tier additions in the drop included 99 OVR Devin Booker and 99 OVR Kristaps Porzingis as part of the Battlegrounds Festival rotation, alongside 99 OVR Michael Jordan, 99 OVR Napheesa Collier, and 99 OVR Tracy McGrady tied to Battlegrounds content. The update also delivered several elite 98-96 OVR cards, including Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Kyrie Irving, providing instant upgrades for teams that missed earlier releases or want to shuffle primary scorers and matchup pieces.

Beyond the headline names, the drop included special set reissues that bring classic players back into circulation for collections and draft eligibility. The reissued cards expand the pool for themed lineups and retro builds, while Festival and Battlegrounds entries directly affect competitive playlists where card availability and ratings matter most. Draft pools will feel the impact immediately, as newly issued 99s and high-90s increase ceiling and force re-evaluation of pick order strategy.

Practical implications are straightforward for active MyTEAM players. Lineups that relied on specific meta pieces may face new counters, while those with MT to spend will see fresh targets on the auction house. Players chasing collection goals will find reruns of throwback and classic cards useful for completing sets or trading toward rewards. For Draft mode, the updated selection raises the floor for elite packages and shifts the value of positional scarcity. In Battlegrounds and Festival playlists, the presence of several 99-rated cards shifts matchup expectations and can accelerate the meta around size, shooting, or playmaking depending on which cards see the most use.

The update also matters for community trading and price watching. Expect short-term MT volatility as players buy, sell, and test new cards. Keep an eye on auction trends and on-court performance reports from streamers and league matches to decide which cards are worth investing in.

For players, the January 16 drop means retooling rosters, rethinking draft strategies, and watching market movement closely. With multiple 99s now in circulation and a mix of modern and classic options reissued, MyTEAM’s meta will continue to evolve over the next few weeks as the community tests which new cards stick in competitive play.