The latest edition of the NBA 2K series was released this weekend, NBA 2K26, and the New Orleans Pelicans roster does not look like one that many users will be rushing to play with.

While 2K ratings don’t mean much in the grand scheme of things, they can be an interesting barometer of what the world outside of the Pelicans fandom thinks of their group of players.

Here is the New Orleans roster, broken down by their ratings at the game’s launch:

Guards

Dejounte Murray - 81 overall

Jordan Poole - 80 overall

Jose Alvarado - 77 overall

Jordan Hawkins - 74 overall

Jeremiah Fears - 73 overall

Jaden Springer - 71 overall

Micah Peavy - 69 overall

Trey Alexander - 68 overall

It’s not too long ago that Murray was consistently within mid-to-high 80s, but he’s now clinging to stay afloat in the low 80s. He did struggle last year and was hurt for most of it, so it’s no surprise that his rating dropped.

Poole actually went up from one after a solid bounce-back campaign in year two with the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans will need him to keep that momentum.

Fears may seem low for the No. 7 overall pick, but that’s about where the drop happened. Only one player drafted after him is rated above him, Khaman Maluach. Rookies have a long way to go before establishing themselves this year, which makes sense for a less star-studded class.

Forwards

Zion Williamson - 87 overall

Trey Murphy III - 82 overall

Herbert Jones - 81 overall

Saddiq Bey - 75 overall

Karlo Matkovic - 75 overall

Bryce McGowens - 70 overall

Williamson began 2K24 rated as a 90 overall, but has continued to drop since then. Talent is no question, but his constant injury issues are contributing to his decline. He is the No. 11-ranked power forward behind Evan Mobley and Pascal Siakam. 

This is the highest starting rating in Trey Murphy’s career, a good sign for a player that New Orleans will be relying on heavily this year. He’s actually tied for the ninth-ranked small forward with Cooper Flagg, R.J. Barrett and more.

Centers

Yves Missi - 79 overall

Kevon Looney - 74 overall

Derik Queen - 73 overall

Hunter Dickinson - 68 overall

This is a group that could look a lot different by the end of the year. Missi is already up to a 79 overall at the start of year two and Queen is just a 73 overall, but has a vast skillset which could help his rating skyrocket.

It’s a young core, along with Looney, that could see a lot of improvement as the year goes on.