Stumpy's NBA 2K26 CPUvCPU & Simulation Sliders

[stumpymcgumpy]

Stumpy's 2K26 CPUvCPU & Simulation Sliders

The goal of these sliders is to provide a realistic feeling broadcast experience between two CPU teams, otherwise known as "watching" a game. Included are simulation sliders, i.e. sliders used when simming through a game instead of watching, that aim to provide similar statistical results to both real life and the CPUvCPU games. Sliders will be updated as adjustments are made. Recommended Coach Settings are also included. Feel free to provide any feedback on what you're noticing in your own games. New versions will include larger changes.

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VERSION 1 (final update 09/05/25) New tweaks (09/01) give a solid baseline but more refining is needed. Subsequent versions, after about a week, will be listed separately.

• MyNBA Settings File Name: 'Stumpy MyNBA V1'
• CPU Sliders File Name: 'Stumpy CPUvCPU V1'
• Note: I am using the 'Smartest' option for the Simulation Speed settings. (this is new for 2K26)
• Issues: too many kick-outs on drives with an open lane; fouling/FTs incredibly rare, and difficult to increase

CPUvCPU (final update 09/05/25)

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Difficulty: Superstar (changes to Custom)
Quarter Length: 12 Minutes
Game Speed: 52


OFFENSE

CPU Shot Timing: 50
Inside Shot Success: 46
Close Shot Success: 46
Mid-Range Success: 46
3PT Success: 70 (changed from 50)
Layup Success: 54
FT Window Size: 70
Dunk In Traffic Frequency: 70
Dunk In Traffic Success: 65
Pass Accuracy: 50
Alley-Oop Success: 77
Contact Shot Success: 54
Ball Security: 20
Body-Up Sensitivity: 37 (changed from 0)
Pass Speed: 50 (changed from 53)


DEFENSE

Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 75
Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 85
Layup Defense Strength (Takeoff): 25
Layup Defense Strength (Release): 35
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Gather): 38
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Release): 38
Help Defense Strength: 53
Steal Success: 100


ATTRIBUTES

Agility: 15
Vertical: 50
Strength: 95
Stamina: 75
Speed: 50
Durability: 50
Hustle: 80
Ball Handling: 85
Hands: 100
Dunking Ability: 60
On-Ball Defense: 0 (change to 25 for playoffs)
Stealing: 100
Blocking: 90
Offensive Awareness: 96
Defensive Awareness: 25
Offensive Rebounding: 100
Defensive Rebounding: 85
Offensive Consistency: 75
Defensive Consistency: 70
Fatigue Rate: 15


TENDENCIES

Take Inside Shots: 95
Take Close Shots: 75
Take Mid-Range Shots: 66
Take 3PT Shots: 67 (changed from 55)
Post Shots: 65
Attack the Basket: 91
Look for Post Players: 62
Throw Alley-Oops: 63
Attempt Dunks: 75 (changed from 70)
Attempt Putbacks: 73
Play Passing Lanes: 100
Go for On-Ball Steals: 100
Contest Shots: 70
Backdoor Cuts: 70


FOULS



Over the Back: 100
Charging: 100
Blocking: 100
Reaching: 100
Shooting: 100
Loose Ball: 100
Illegal Screen: 100


MOVEMENT


Speed (Max): 100
Speed (Min): 35
Acceleration (Max): 100
Acceleration (Min): 35

Difficulty

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Gameplay Difficulty: Custom
Simulator Difficulty: 60
Trade Negotiation Difficulty: 75
Contract Negotiation Difficulty: 73
CPU Re-Signing Aggressiveness: 80
Morale Difficulty: 60
Morale Effects: 100
Chemistry Difficulty: 84
Chemistry Effects: 100
CPU Injury Frequency: 60
User Injury Frequency: 60
CPU Injury Effects: 40
User Injury Effects: 40

Simulation (final update 09/05/2025)

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FATIGUE

Player Fatigue Rate: 40
Player Recovery Rate: 50

TEAM STYLE FACTORS

Team Pace: 40
Team FastBreak: 50

POSSESSIONS RESULTS

Possessions Per Game: 55
Shots: 63
Assists: 65
Steals: 86
Blocks: 55
Turnovers: 65
Fouls: 7
Injuries: 48

SHOT TYPES

Dunk: 45 (changed from 50)
Layup: 45 (changed from 50)
Shot Close: 45 (changed from 50)
Shot Medium: 45 (changed from 50)
Shot Three: 100

SHOT PERCENTAGES

Dunk %: 42 (changed from 45)
Layup %: 27 (changed from 30)
Close Range Shot %: 27 (changed from 30)
Medium Range Shot %: 27 (changed from 30)
Three Point Shot %: 40
Free Throw %: 12

STAT DISTRIBUTION

Shot Distribution: 64
Offensive Rebound Distribution: 45
Defensive Rebound Distribution: 45
Team Rebounds: 50
Assist Distribution: 53
Steal Distribution: 50
Block Distribution: 50
Foul Distribution: 60
Turnover Distribution: 56

Coach Settings

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Recommendation: go into Coach Gameplan, then the Coaching Tab, and increase Run Plays Frequency to around 70 or more. May want to do this for all teams; most teams have it at 70+. but fake/generated coaches seem to have less than that.

Adaptive Coaching Engine: Off
Timeout: Auto
Player Minutes: Manual
Substitution: Auto
Substitution: Rotation (user preference)
Offense Playcalling: Auto
Defense Playcalling: Auto
Late-Game Fouling: Auto
Freelance Series Order: Dynamic
Freelance Series Repeat: Repeat On Success
Teammate Cut to Basket: Auto

VERSION 2.3 (final tweaks 09/29/25) also including Trades & Contracts sliders in this version (shoutout PlainSightToSee in the ATD Discord)

• CPU Sliders File Name: 'Stumpy CPUvCPU V2'
• MyNBA Settings File Name: 'Stumpy MyNBA V2'
• Sliders in bold were the most recent version changes
• Issues I'm looking at: star players taking too many shots (24+), Centers regularly having super efficient FG%s (80%+); overall FG% being generally a bit too high on average

CPUvCPU (09/29/25)

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Difficulty: Superstar (changes to Custom)
Quarter Length: 12 Minutes
Game Speed: 50 (changed from 52)


OFFENSE

CPU Shot Timing: 45 (changed from 50)
Inside Shot Success: 46
Close Shot Success: 46
Mid-Range Success: 46
3PT Success: 74 (changed from 70)
Layup Success: 50
FT Window Size: 70
Dunk In Traffic Frequency: 50 (changed from 63)
Dunk In Traffic Success: 50 (changed from 63)
Pass Accuracy: 50
Alley-Oop Success: 77
Contact Shot Success: 50 (changed from 52)
Ball Security: 20
Body-Up Sensitivity: 75
Pass Speed: 45


DEFENSE

Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 76 (changed from 71)
Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 66
Layup Defense Strength (Takeoff): 25
Layup Defense Strength (Release): 35
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Gather): 38
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Release): 38
Help Defense Strength: 53
Steal Success: 100


ATTRIBUTES

Agility: 25
Vertical: 50
Strength: 95
Stamina: 75
Speed: 52
Durability: 50
Hustle: 80
Ball Handling: 85
Hands: 100
Dunking Ability: 60
On-Ball Defense: 20 (change to 35 for playoffs)
Stealing: 100
Blocking: 77
Offensive Awareness: 70
Defensive Awareness: 70 (changed from 60)
Offensive Rebounding: 76 (changed from 80)
Defensive Rebounding: 70 (changed from 40)
Offensive Consistency: 40
Defensive Consistency: 55
Fatigue Rate: 15


TENDENCIES

Take Inside Shots: 65
Take Close Shots: 50
Take Mid-Range Shots: 50
Take 3PT Shots: 78 (changed from 90)
Post Shots: 70
Attack the Basket: 100
Look for Post Players: 74
Throw Alley-Oops: 70
Attempt Dunks: 50 (changed from 75)
Attempt Putbacks: 73
Play Passing Lanes: 100
Go for On-Ball Steals: 100
Contest Shots: 70
Backdoor Cuts: 70


FOULS



Over the Back: 100
Charging: 100
Blocking: 100
Reaching: 100
Shooting: 100
Loose Ball: 100
Illegal Screen: 100


MOVEMENT


Speed (Max): 100
Speed (Min): 35
Acceleration (Max): 100
Acceleration (Min): 35

Difficulty (unchanged for V2 so far)

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Gameplay Difficulty: Custom
Simulator Difficulty: 60
Trade Negotiation Difficulty: 75
Contract Negotiation Difficulty: 73
CPU Re-Signing Aggressiveness: 80
Morale Difficulty: 60
Morale Effects: 100
Chemistry Difficulty: 84
Chemistry Effects: 100
CPU Injury Frequency: 60
User Injury Frequency: 60
CPU Injury Effects: 40
User Injury Effects: 40

Simulation (unchanged for V2 so far)

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FATIGUE

Player Fatigue Rate: 40
Player Recovery Rate: 50

TEAM STYLE FACTORS

Team Pace: 40
Team FastBreak: 50

POSSESSIONS RESULTS

Possessions Per Game: 55
Shots: 63
Assists: 65
Steals: 86
Blocks: 55
Turnovers: 65
Fouls: 7
Injuries: 48

SHOT TYPES

Dunk: 45
Layup: 45
Shot Close: 45
Shot Medium: 45
Shot Three: 100

SHOT PERCENTAGES

Dunk %: 42
Layup %: 27
Close Range Shot %: 27
Medium Range Shot %: 27
Three Point Shot %: 40
Free Throw %: 12

STAT DISTRIBUTION

Shot Distribution: 64
Offensive Rebound Distribution: 45
Defensive Rebound Distribution: 45
Team Rebounds: 50
Assist Distribution: 53
Steal Distribution: 50
Block Distribution: 50
Foul Distribution: 60
Turnover Distribution: 56

Coach Settings (unchanged for V2 so far)

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Recommendation: go into Coach Gameplan, then the Coaching Tab, and increase Run Plays Frequency to around 70 or more. May want to do this for all teams; most teams have it at 70+. but fake/generated coaches seem to have less than that.

Adaptive Coaching Engine: Off
Timeout: Auto
Player Minutes: Manual
Substitution: Auto
Substitution: Rotation (user preference)
Offense Playcalling: Auto
Defense Playcalling: Auto
Late-Game Fouling: Auto
Freelance Series Order: Dynamic
Freelance Series Repeat: Repeat On Success
Teammate Cut to Basket: Auto

Trades (new addition 09/29/25)

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TRADES

Trade Frequency: 25 (increase to 75 as you approach the trade deadline)

PLAYER TRADE VALUE

Team Style Importance: 24
Player Fame Importance: 6
Overall Rating Importance: 70
Euro-Stash Discount: 85
New Player Signing Premium: 60
Untouchables Premium: 100
Age Discount Contending: 95
Age Discount Buying: 95
Age Discount Selling: 90
Age Discount Rebuilding: 85

PLAYER TYPE DISCOUNTS

All-Around: 95
Two-Way: 95
Offensive: 92
Defensive: 80
Athletic: 80
Rebounding: 90
Playmaking: 100
Outside: 100
Inside: 75


DRAFT PICK TRADE VALUE

Draft Pick Importance Contending: 95
Draft Pick Importance Buying: 100
Draft Pick Importance Selling: 115
Draft Pick Importance Rebuilding: 132

PICK DEPRECIATION

Year 2: 35
Year 3: 40
Year 4: 50
Year 5: 45

LINEUP IMPACTS VS NET VALUE

Net Value Contending: 100
Net Value Buying: 100
Net Value Selling: 80
Net Value Rebuilding: 70

Contracts (new addition 09/29/25)

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Salary Cap Inflation Rate: 100
Min Rating: 18
Max Rating: 50
Salary Curve: 35
Player Potential: 34
Player Durability: 22
Player Minutes: 40
Player Fame: 12
Player Non-Financial Ambitions: 45

[ywsav]

CPUs have a tendency to sink very far into the paint leaving the corners open, resulting in consistent open threes and sometimes the ball handlers run from the top of the key all the way to the outside shoulder of the corner guy instead of cutting which is normally a turnover. Ive been fixing it a bit myself but thought Id share. (without coach settings for the corner 3 thing).

[stumpymcgumpy]

CPUs have a tendency to sink very far into the paint leaving the corners open, resulting in consistent open threes and sometimes the ball handlers run from the top of the key all the way to the outside shoulder of the corner guy instead of cutting which is normally a turnover. Ive been fixing it a bit myself but thought Id share. (without coach settings for the corner 3 thing).

I've noticed this too, and I'm also having issues with pace of play and fouls. A lot of shot clocks come down to the final seconds and even with fouls maxed out there are not nearly as many as there were in 2K25.

[extremeskins04]

Stumpy is this just a copy and paste from last year cause you have "Shot Coverage Impact: 32" in your sliders, but there is no such slider this year in 2k26.

[stumpymcgumpy]

Stumpy is this just a copy and paste from last year cause you have "Shot Coverage Impact: 32" in your sliders, but there is no such slider this year in 2k26.

Good catch, I removed that. I copy and pasted the final set from last yr but changed Game Speed down to 52. Doing lots of testing this weekend and then Version 1 will be updated, because right now it's not that close to being a good set.

[REYZIDANE]

I have a question, why do you make CPU vs CPU sliders? Aren’t they useful for Player vs CPU? I don’t know how to play very well, but I love when it looks as realistic as possible and I’m looking for simulation. Would these work? Thanks.

[stumpymcgumpy]

I have a question, why do you make CPU vs CPU sliders? Aren’t they useful for Player vs CPU? I don’t know how to play very well, but I love when it looks as realistic as possible and I’m looking for simulation. Would these work? Thanks.

I do a yearly 2K MyNBA series on my YouTube channel, and the way I play is essentially playing as the GM & Owner of the team, so instead of playing the games I will just watch a few each year with CPUvCPU as if its a normal broadcasted NBA game, this way my influence is solely on the teambuilding aspect. The rest I will usually simulate. I really only play the game when I'm in the REC with friends.

I really have no idea if these will work well with Player vs CPU

[REYZIDANE]

I do a yearly 2K MyNBA series on my YouTube channel, and the way I play is essentially playing as the GM & Owner of the team, so instead of playing the games I will just watch a few each year with CPUvCPU as if its a normal broadcasted NBA game, this way my influence is solely on the teambuilding aspect. The rest I will usually simulate. I really only play the game when I'm in the REC with friends.

I really have no idea if these will work well with Player vs CPU

Okay, I didn’t know that, sorry bro, and thanks for the answer

[extremeskins04]

The sliders work great. I do CPU v CPU but sometimes I player lock onto one position, and run plays and let my teammates do alot of the shooting and playing. If they throw me the ball and I'm open I'll take a shot.

Works out great though. I wish there were more shooting fouls.

[ywsav]

Something else to note if you haven’t already, players hesitate to take inside shots, they drive and either mostly pass out to corner or do anything but take a layup/dunk if there’s someone near the paint.

[stumpymcgumpy]

Something else to note if you haven’t already, players hesitate to take inside shots, they drive and either mostly pass out to corner or do anything but take a layup/dunk if there’s someone near the paint.

I've noticed this too, it's happening way too often. About to update the sliders including increasing Take Inside Shot to 95, but even then it is still happening fairly often.

[rmadrid]

Thanks for your sliders! I used them (with lower fouls to minimize stoppages) for this gameplay: https://youtu.be/LEiHDDkTO10

[Bwispopok]

Amazing work, your sliders really help me out. Thanks ! I’ll keep an eye on your updates

[MakaveliLPC]

Does this stop players like Trae Young, James Harden, etc. From shooting like 58% from the field and 50% from 3. I feel like 2K confuses volume shooters who CAN make tough 3s with absolute snipers lol. Trae and James are like career 35% shooters from 3 but EVERY year they're shooting 45-50% from 3 in franchise simulations

[stumpymcgumpy]

Does this stop players like Trae Young, James Harden, etc. From shooting like 58% from the field and 50% from 3. I feel like 2K confuses volume shooters who CAN make tough 3s with absolute snipers lol. Trae and James are like career 35% shooters from 3 but EVERY year they're shooting 45-50% from 3 in franchise simulations

It certainly stops them from having the insane numbers you mentioned however they still tend to shoot fairly better than they have historically. That's mainly an issue with their 2K ratings rather than the sliders themselves. The same thing happens with Josh Giddey. Below I've included an example of Young and Harden's numbers in the first year of a sim-only league:

Trae Young: 51% / 44.8% / 86%
James Harden 49.6% / 40.4% / 85.3%

I'd recommend using a custom roster that has attribute and tendency edits to avoid this. The sliders for the whole league make it impossible to fix that stuff for certain players while maintaining realism for the league as a whole unfortunately.