NBA 2K27 Reveals Wemby, Caitlin Clark, Derrick Rose Covers and Release Date for New Video Game
NBA 2K27 has announced its new cover athletes, featuring a mix of current stars and a legendary veteran.
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The upcoming NBA 2K27 video game will feature Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose as its cover athletes. A release date for the new title has also been revealed.
Coverage from Business Wire, NBA.com, and Bleacher Report confirms the selection of the three athletes. Yahoo Sports additionally reported that Wembanyama would be named a cover athlete.
Future updates are expected regarding the specific release date and further game details following these initial reveals.
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Quick answers
Who are the cover athletes for NBA 2K27?
The cover athletes are Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.
Has the release date been announced?
According to Bleacher Report, the release date for the new video game has been revealed.
Which outlets reported on the announcement?
The news was covered by Business Wire, Yahoo Sports, NBA.com, and Bleacher Report.
Coverage (4)
- NBA® 2K27 Cover Athletes Revealed: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose Business Wire · 4h ago
- Victor Wembanyama to reportedly be named NBA 2K27 cover athlete Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- NBA 2K27 covers to feature Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark or Derrick Rose NBA.com · 4h ago
- NBA 2K27 Reveals Wemby, Caitlin Clark, Derrick Rose Covers and Release Date for New Video Game Bleacher Report · 4h ago broke it first
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