James Harden Sees Slight Decrease in NBA 2K27 Player Rating

James Harden's overall rating in NBA 2K27 has decreased from 89 to 87, according to the latest player ratings released for the game.

What happened?

The Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden was among the players ranked between No. 40 and No. 31 ahead of the game's release. Harden's teammate Kyrie Irving received an 87 overall rating, a decrease from the 90 rating he received last August. Harden also saw a slight decrease in his overall rating from 89 to 87 between the last two offseasons.

Why it matters for James Harden

Harden's rating decrease follows his midseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the trade, Harden's production dipped from 25.4 points per game to 20.5 points per game.

What comes next?

The newest edition of the NBA series is set to release on September 4. The game's ratings represent a jump for Flagg, who started out his rookie season with an 82 overall rating on NBA 2K26. Flagg saw a jump of five rating points after winning the 2026 Rookie of the Year award by averaging 21 points and 6.7 rebounds in 70 games of his rookie season.

Key Takeaways:

• James Harden's overall rating in NBA 2K27 decreased from 89 to 87.
• Harden's teammate Kyrie Irving received an 87 overall rating, a decrease from the 90 rating he received last August.
• Harden's production dipped from 25.4 points per game to 20.5 points per game after his midseason trade.

NBA 2K27 Player Ratings:

Note: The table only includes the players mentioned in the article.