Best teams in NBA 2K25 – Top 10 rosters revealed

✓ At a Glance

These are the best teamns in NBA 2K25:

• Boston Celtics
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• New York Knicks
• Dallas Mavericks
• Phoenix Suns
• Indiana Pacers
• Philadelphia 76ers
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Los Angeles Lakers

Next time you launch NBA 2K25 for a quick game, you might consider using one of the best teams. While playing with average teams might be fun in progressive modes, nothing is more satisfying than having a star-studded roster capable of taking over the game at any point. Unsurprisingly, both the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks are among the top teams in the game. However, there are a few exceptions.

In this guide, we will take a detailed look at the best 2K25 teams. The list will be based on the average of the top eight players from every team and will only include the current NBA roster.

Who are the best teams in NBA 2K25?

These are the best teams currently in the game, ranked by their overall rating. However, keep in mind that this list may change as 2K gets more updates throughout the year.

Team	Overall Rating
Boston Celtics	85
Oklahoma City Thunder	84
New York Knicks	83
Dallas Mavericks	83
Phoenix Suns	83
Indiana Pacers	83
Philadelphia 76ers	82
Milwaukee Bucks	82
Minnesota Timberwolves	82
Los Angeles Lakers	82

Considering that the Celtics and Mavericks played in the NBA Finals this year, it’s no surprise that they are among the best teams in 2K25. However, some teams, like the LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns, haven’t achieved much success, yet they are rated high. This is because the rating calculation is based on the average of top players, and these two teams are stacked.

Let’s take a deeper look at the top 10 teams in NBA 2K25 and see what makes them so good.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are the reigning NBA champions after beating Dallas in the 2024 Finals. They have a great, well-rounded roster, and it’s no surprise that they are at the top of the list. Furthermore, Jayson Tatum, the game’s cover athlete, is one of the highest-rated players in the game.

Player	Rating
Jayson Tatum	95
Jaylen Brown	92
Jrue Holiday	87
Kristaps Porzingis	87
Derrick White	84

Besides gifted scorers, the Celtics also have top-notch defensive specialists. Due to this, they are not only the best team in NBA 2K25 overall, but also one of the top 3 defensive teams. With smooth-sailing offense and lockdown defense, Boston is a nightmare to deal with, both in real life and in the game.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder have one of the youngest and most promising rosters in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a star, while Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are fantastic sidekicks. Williams is one of the best 3-point shoters in NBA 2K25, while Holmgren is a fantastic two-way player.

Player	Rating
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	96
Chet Holmgren	87
Jalen Williams	86
Alex Caruso	82
Isaiah Hartenstein	81

With Holmgren and Hartenstein, the Thunder have two 7-footers who are capable of locking down the paint. SGA and Luguentz Dort (80 overall) are also fantastic defenders, while the team also has a couple of knockdown shooters. Due to this, it’s no surprise that OKC is one of the best teams in NBA 2K25, and we only expect their rating to go up with future updates.

New York Knicks

The addition of Jalen Brunson turned out to be a perfect move for the NY Knicks. The 6-foot-2 combo guard has become one of the top scorers in the league and is a force to be reckoned with. Despite Brunson being a one-man wrecking crew for the Knicks, their success wouldn’t be possible without other contributors.

Player	Rating
Jalen Brunson	93
Julius Randle	85
Mikal Bridges	84
OG Anunoby	84
Josh Hart	82

Over the past year, the Knicks acquired Anunoby and Bridges, two tremendous two-way players. Hart is also a great defender and one of the best rebounders in the league, despite standing at only 6-foot-4. Add Randle to this equation, and you get one of the most versatile teams in the league, who absolutely dominate 2K25.

Phoenix Suns

Despite being one of the worst defensive teams in the game, the Phoenix Suns have an incredible overall rating. Their offense is impeccable, and pound-for-pound, they are arguably the best team in NBA 2K5. However, the real life is different, as the Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 Playoffs.

Player	Rating
Kevin Durant	94
Devin Booker	93
Bradley Beal	85
Jusuf Nurkic	80
Tyus Jones	78

Durant is an all-time great scorer who is capable of knocking down shots from just about any spot on the floor. Booker and Beal are also deadly scorers, while Nurkic is a great interior player and rebounder. The Suns also have Grayson Allen, who has a 93-rated 3-point shot, which is another testament to their high-octane offense.

Dallas Mavericks

After advancing all the way to the NBA Finals, it’s no surprise that the Mavs are one of the best teams in the league. Luka Doncic has been among the top players for a few years now, and there’s no denying that he’s just incredible.

Player	Rating
Luka Doncic	97
Kyrie Irving	92
Klay Thompson	81
Dereck Lively II	81
Daniel Gafford	81

Dallas’ roster has further improved this offseason with the addition of Klay Thompson, a knockdown shooter. Kyrie Irving’s handles and offensive game perfectly complement Doncic, while Lively II and Gafford are great inside players. The Mavericks are among the top shooting teams, and their playmaking is also incredible, making them arguably the best offensive team in 2K25.

Indiana Pacers

The Pacers have achieved a lot of success under the wing of Tyrese Haliburton. The 6-foot-5 playmaker has become become one of the best guards in the NBA, leading his team to the Eastern Conference Finals last year. Real-life success has also translated into gaming, as the Pacers are among the 10 best teams in NBA 2K25.

Player	Rating
Tyrese Haliburton	90
Pascal Siakam	88
Myles Turner	84
Andrew Nembhard	81
Bennedict Mathurin	80

While the Pacers may not have a superstar yet, they do have a well-balanced roster. Siakam is among the league’s top scorers, while Turner provides the team with interior defense. Nembhard and Mathurin are two talented young players, who will likely further improve and make the Pacers even better, in both the team and outside of it.

Philadelphia 76ers

“The Process” hasn’t exactly worked out for the Sixers. While Joel Embiid has become the league’s Most Valuable Player and a superstar, the team has struggled to make significant success in the playoffs. However, the addition of Paul George should help Philadelphia, who is among the best teams in NBA 2K25.

Player	Rating
Joel Embiid	96
Paul George	89
Tyrese Maxey	89
Kelly Oubre Jr.	79
Andre Drummond	78

Maxey’s rise to stardom has been fun to watch, and he’s now a versatile scorer in the game. While there is a steep decline in quality after the Sixers’ star trio, Oubre Jr. has proven to be a valuable asset, while Drummond is a tenacious rebounder. The 76ers also have Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, and Eric Gordon, all of whom are capable of knocking down long-range shots.

Milwaukee Bucks

After winning a championship in 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had much success. In the last three years, they had two first-round exits and one loss in the second round. However, injuries have played a big role in these unsuccessful playoff runs. On paper, the Bucks are among the best teams in the league, and they are tremendous in NBA 2K25.

Player	Rating
Giannis Antetokounmpo	97
Damian Lillard	89
Khris Middleton	85
Bobby Portis	80
Brook Lopez	80

Antetokounmpo is arguably the best two-way player in the NBA, so it’s no surprise that his rating is among the highest. Lillard is a three-level scorer who is known for knocking down shots from well beyond the arc, while Middleton is a great two-way player. The Bucks also have a lockdown defender in Lopez, whose frontcourt partner Portis is another decent scorer.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have established themselves as one of the best Western Conference teams last year. With a young and talented core, we expect Minnesota to get to the NBA Finals very soon. In the meantime, using this team in NBA 2K25 is definitely a lot of fun!

Player	Rating
Anthony Edwards	93
Karl-Anthony Towns	88
Rudy Gobert	85
Mike Conley	81
Naz Reid	81

Edwards is an exquisite two-way player who can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor. He is fun to watch, and despite standing at only 6-foot-4, he can throw down monster jams. KAT is another fantastic offensive player, while Gobert and Reid are lockdown defenders. With Conley’s 89-rated 3-point shooting, the Wolves have another outside threat, which makes them a perfect team to play with.

Los Angeles Lakers

Just like the Suns, the LA Lakers are much better on paper than in real life. They won it all back in 2020, but haven’t been great since then. Still, they have LeBron James, who is still dominating the league after two decades in it. King James is among the top players in NBA 2K25, so it’s no surprise that the Lakers are one of the best teams.

Player	Rating
LeBron James	95
Anthony Davis	94
D’Angelo Russell	81
Austin Reaves	81
Rui Hachimura	79

James is not the only two-player superstar on the team, as Davis is also capable of locking down defenders while scoring at will. Russell and Reaves are both quality combo guards, while Hachimura provides the team with size.

The next five best teams in NBA 2K25

NBA 2K25 has many other teams you can dominate with. Some of these teams, like the Denver Nuggets, have several stars that can take over the game. Due to this, you should also try them out and see how well you play with them.

Team	Rating	Best player
Denver Nuggets	82	Nikola Jokic (97)
New Orleans Pelicans	82	Zion Williamson (88)
Houston Rockets	81	Alperen Sengun (85)
Sacramento Kings	81	De’Aaron Fox (88)
Miami Heat	81	Jimmy Butler (89)