NBA 2K26 Controls
NBA 2K26 Playstation Controls
Action | Inputs |
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Action Jump Ball | Inputs Press Triangle or move RS in any direction to jump for ball. |
Action Call For Ball | Inputs Press X to have teammate pass you the ball. |
Action Quick Screen | Inputs Tap O |
Action Set Screen | Inputs Press and hold O |
Action NEW! Adjust Screen Facing | Inputs While holding O tab LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen. |
Action Tell Teammate To Shoot | Inputs Square |
Action Call For Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Triangle while cutting toward the hoop. |
Action Finish Alley-oop | Inputs Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass. |
Action Call for Screen | Inputs Press L1 to have a teammate set a pick. |
Action Offball Juke | Inputs Move RS left or right quickly then release. |
Action Offball Spin | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise. |
Action Offball Get Open | Inputs Tap R2 while moving around offball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender. |
Action Post Engage | Inputs Hold L2 when near a defender. |
Action Post Spin | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder. |
Action Post Push | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move LS toward the defender. |
Action Post Transition | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop. |
Action Post Fight for Position | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move RS up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition. |
Action Post Disengage | Inputs Release L2 or move LS away from the defender. |
Action Player Swap | Inputs Press X to control another defender that's close to the ball. |
Action Take Charge | Inputs Press and hold O |
Action Block | Inputs Press Triangle when near the shooter |
Action Vertical Block | Inputs Hold LS away from the shooter and press Triangle |
Action Swat Block | Inputs Hold R2 and press Triangle |
Action Steal | Inputs Press Square when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane. |
Action RS Steal | Inputs Move RS left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results. |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs Press R1 then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them. |
Action Double Team | Inputs L1 |
Action Intense-D | Inputs Press + Hold L2 to get into low defensive stance. |
Action Crowd Dribbler | Inputs Press and hold L2 + Move LS toward the dribbler |
Action NEW! Change Matchup | Inputs Press R1 then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.) |
Action NEW! Change Matchup (Player Lock) | Inputs Press R1 then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession. |
Action Switch Matchup | Inputs Press and hold X while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player. |
Action Fast Shuffle | Inputs Press and hold L2 + R2, move LS in any direction |
Action Shot Contest | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Tap Circle as the offensive player backs you down. |
Action NEW! Acknowledge Teammate | Inputs Double Tap O to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play. |
Action Box Out Opponent | Inputs Hold L2 while near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent. |
Action Rebound | Inputs Press Triangle after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed. |
Action Swim Move | Inputs Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out. |
Action Bump | Inputs Hold L2 while impeding the path of the offensive player. |
Action Deny Hands Out | Inputs Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent. |
Action Deny Engage | Inputs Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter. |
Action Post Up Engage | Inputs Hold L2 when near an opponent while inside near the basket. |
Action Post Push | Inputs Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player. |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing. |
Action Post Transition | Inputs Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right. |
Action Post Fight for Position | Inputs Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition. |
Action Post Steal Entry Pass | Inputs Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press Square as the ball is being passed in. |
Action Post Disengage | Inputs Move L away from the offensive player. |
Action Dive For Loose Ball | Inputs Repeatedly press Square while chasing down a loose ball. |
Action Emote | Inputs MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing down on D-pad during MyCareer games will emote. |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Press and hold Square when near the ball handler. |
Action Double Team | Inputs Press and hold L1. |
Action Icon Double Team | Inputs Press L1, then press the desired double teamer's button. |
Action Team Intentional Foul | Inputs Press the Touch Pad to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler. |
Action Defensive Pressure Adjustments | Inputs Press L1, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu. |
Action Jump Shot | Inputs Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Go-To Shot | Inputs With LS neutral, move and hold RS straight up then release as the ball is shot. |
Action Rhythm Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball. |
Action NEW! Quick Shot | Inputs Hold L2 as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch. |
Action Free Throw | Inputs Press and hold Square or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Bank Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS up and release |
Action Spin Shot | Inputs Double tap Square while moving laterally |
Action Step Back Shot | Inputs Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold Square |
Action Pull-Up Jump Shot | Inputs Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold square then release. |
Action Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS up when driving |
Action Runner / Floater | Inputs Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Reverse Layup | Inputs Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline |
Action Euro Step Layup | Inputs 2x tap Square while driving + hold LS towards the off hand or Move RS down left while driving with ball in right hand. |
Action NEW! Slow Step Decel | Inputs While performing a Euro-step layup, press and hold L2 to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off balance. |
Action Quick Scoop Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right while driving. |
Action Hop Step Layup | Inputs R2 + Move RS down left or right while driving or Tap Square while driving. |
Action Two-Hand Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range |
Action Dominant / Off Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand |
Action Normal Dunk | Inputs R2 + press Square while driving in close range |
Action Skill Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Controllable Rim Hang | Inputs When performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs |
Action Rim Hang Skill Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk. |
Action One-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up |
Action Two-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs R2 + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again |
Action Pump Fake | Inputs Tap Square |
Action Hop / Stepback Gather | Inputs Tap Square with LS deflected left or right or R2 + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally |
Action Spin Gather | Inputs Hold R2 + double tap Square or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand |
Action Half Spin Gather | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand or Pump fake, then move + hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends |
Action Step Through | Inputs At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square |
Action Putback | Inputs Press Square when attempting an offensive rebound |
Action Move | Inputs Move LS in any direction |
Action Sprint | Inputs Hold R2 + move LS in any direction |
Action Signature Size-up | Inputs Quickly move RS left and right repeatedly in rhythm or Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm. |
Action Quick Protect | Inputs Tap L2 when dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender. |
Action In and Out | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Hesitation | Inputs Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hesitation Escape | Inputs R2 + Move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Crossover | Inputs Move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand. |
Action NEW! Driving Signature Combo | Inputs While dribbling up the court, quickly move and release RS up twice. |
Action Breakdown Combo | Inputs R2 + move RS up then quickly release |
Action Between Legs Cross | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Escape Crossover | Inputs R2 + move RS up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand |
Action Behind the Back | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Stepback | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Stepback Crossover | Inputs R2 + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Spin | Inputs Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Half Spin | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hold Off Defenders | Inputs Holding L2 allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim. |
Action Triple Threat Emote | Inputs Press down on the D-pad while in a triple threat stance (MyPlayers Only) |
Action Triple Threat Side Jab | Inputs Move RS down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Large Jab | Inputs Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Mid Stepover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Inputs Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Pump Fake | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Hesitation Escape | Inputs R2 + move RS left or right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Hesitation | Inputs R2 + move RS up then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Stepback | Inputs R2 + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Normal Pass | Inputs Press X |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs Press O |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Press Triangle |
Action NEW! Wrap Pass | Inputs Double tap O to pass. Use LS to select receiver |
Action Lead to Basket Pass | Inputs Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to pass. (Lead to Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.) |
Action Skip Pass | Inputs Hold X to target a receiver further away. Use LS to select receiver. |
Action Get Open Pass | Inputs Hold O to call for a teammate to get open. Release O to pass the ball. |
Action Fake Pass | Inputs Triangle + O while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Handoff Pass | Inputs Hold O to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. |
Action Jump Pass | Inputs Square + X while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Press R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver |
Action Flashy Pass | Inputs X + O and use LS to select receiver |
Action Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Triangle |
Action Alley-oop to Self | Inputs Press Square + Triangle + move LS toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass. |
Action Full Receiver Control | Inputs Press and hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass. |
Action Touch Pass | Inputs Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) |
Action Pro Stick Pass | Inputs Press and hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass direction |
Action Give and Go | Inputs Press and hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X and use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball back |
Action Rolling Inbound | Inputs Press triangle during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present |
Action NEW! Post Go-To Shot | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up. |
Action Enter and Leave Post | Inputs Press and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceup |
Action Post Pivot | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) |
Action Dropstep | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap Square |
Action Spin or Drive | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder |
Action Switch Facing | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Tap RS up then quickly release |
Action Drive Fake | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Spin Fake | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Post Step-Away | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS down then quickly release. |
Action Disengage Away | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Release L2 while moving and holding the LS away from the basket |
Action Aggressive Backdown | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + LS toward the defender |
Action Avoid Steal | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move RS down and quickly release |
Action Post Layup | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Hook | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. |
Action Post Fade | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
Action Post Shimmy Hook | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Move and hold RS up left or up right. |
Action Post Shimmy Fade | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + move and hold RS left or right. |
Action Post Hop | Inputs Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap square |
Action Post Pump Fake | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release. |
Action Post Up and Under | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Use RS to pump fake, then let go of L2 and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends. |
Action Post Dunk Attempt | Inputs Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move LS + RS up. |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs Press the Touch Pad while on offense |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs After a foul or violation, pressing the Touch Pad will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game. |
Action Positional Playcalling | Inputs Press L1 then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu |
Action Post Up | Inputs Press Left D-pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer |
Action Quick Isolation | Inputs Press Left D-pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer |
Action Pick Control Basic | Inputs Press and hold L1 to have a teammate set a pick |
Action Pick Control Side | Inputs Press and hold L1. Use L3 to choose the pick side |
Action Pick Control Roll or Fade | Inputs Press and hold L1. Use R1 to choose roll or Fade |
Action Slip Screen / Early Fade | Inputs Once a pick is called, press L1 again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early |
Action Icon Pick Control | Inputs Press L1, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen |
Action Running Baseline | Inputs After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold L2 and use RS to move the inbounder |
Action Offensive Game Plan | Inputs Press right on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Substitutions | Inputs Press down on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players. |
Action Favorite Plays | Inputs Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Defensive Sets | Inputs Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Gameplay HUD | Inputs Press up on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
NBA 2K26 Xbox Controls
Action | Inputs |
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Action Jump Ball | Inputs Press Y or move RS in any direction to jump for ball. |
Action Call For Ball | Inputs Press A to have teammate pass you the ball. |
Action Quick Screen | Inputs Tap B |
Action Set Screen | Inputs Press and hold B |
Action NEW! Adjust Screen Facing | Inputs While holding B tab LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen. |
Action Tell Teammate To Shoot | Inputs X |
Action Call For Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Y while cutting toward the hoop. |
Action Finish Alley-oop | Inputs Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass. |
Action Call for Screen | Inputs Press LB to have a teammate set a pick. |
Action Offball Juke | Inputs Move RS left or right quickly then release. |
Action Offball Spin | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise. |
Action Offball Get Open | Inputs Tap RT while moving around offball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender. |
Action Post Engage | Inputs Hold LT when near a defender. |
Action Post Spin | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder. |
Action Post Push | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward the defender. |
Action Post Transition | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop. |
Action Post Fight for Position | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward the defender. |
Action Post Disengage | Inputs Release LT or move LS away from the defender.. |
Action Player Swap | Inputs Press A to control another defender that's close to the ball. |
Action Take Charge | Inputs Prees and hold B |
Action Block | Inputs Press Y when near the shooter |
Action Vertical Block | Inputs Hold LS away from the shooter and press Y |
Action Swat Block | Inputs Hold RT and press Y |
Action Steal | Inputs Press X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane. |
Action RS Steal | Inputs Move RS left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results. |
Action Icon Swap | Inputs Press R1 then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them. |
Action Double Team | Inputs LB |
Action Intense-D | Inputs Press + Hold LT to get into low defensive stance. |
Action Crowd Dribbler | Inputs Press and hold LT + Move LS toward the dribbler |
Action NEW! Change Matchup | Inputs Press RB then press and hold the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with. (Switch Matchup must be enabled in Controller Settings.) |
Action NEW! Change Matchup (Player Lock) | Inputs Press RB then press the button of the teammate that you want to swap matchups with during a possession. |
Action Switch Matchup | Inputs Press and hold A while guarding an offensive player to tell your AI teammates to switch and allow you to guard that player. |
Action Fast Shuffle | Inputs Press and hold LT + RT, move LS in any direction |
Action Shot Contest | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Tap B as the offensive player backs you down. |
Action NEW! Acknowledge Teammate | Inputs Double Tap B to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play. |
Action Box Out Opponent | Inputs Hold LT while near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent. |
Action Rebound | Inputs Press Y after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed. |
Action Swim Move | Inputs Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out. |
Action Bump | Inputs Hold LT while impeding the path of the offensive player. |
Action Deny Hands Out | Inputs Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent. |
Action Deny Engage | Inputs Hold LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter. |
Action Post Up Engage | Inputs Hold LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket. |
Action Post Push | Inputs Hold LT to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player. |
Action Post Pull Chair | Inputs Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing |
Action Post Transition | Inputs Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right. |
Action Post Fight for Position | Inputs Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition. |
Action Post Steal Entry Pass | Inputs Hold LT to engage in the post. Press X as the ball is being passed in. |
Action Post Disengage | Inputs Move L away from the offensive player. |
Action Dive For Loose Ball | Inputs Repeatedly press X while chasing down a loose ball. |
Action Emote | Inputs MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing down on D-pad during MyCareer games will emote. |
Action Intentional Foul | Inputs Press and hold X when near the ball handler. |
Action Double Team | Inputs Press and hold LB. |
Action Icon Double Team | Inputs Press LB, then press the desired double teamer's button. |
Action Team Intentional Foul | Inputs Press the Share Button to have the entire team attempt to foul the ball handler. |
Action Defensive Pressure Adjustments | Inputs Press LB, then press the button of desired defender. Select a defensive strategy from the menu. |
Action Jump Shot | Inputs Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Go-To Shot | Inputs With LS neutral, move and hold RS straight up then release as the ball is shot. |
Action Rhythm Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS straight down then move and hold RS up to match the speed of the jump shot as the shooter releases the ball. |
Action NEW! Quick Shot | Inputs Hold LT as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch. |
Action Free Throw | Inputs Press and hold X or move and hold RS straight down then release |
Action Bank Shot | Inputs Move and hold RS up and release |
Action Spin Shot | Inputs Double tap X while moving laterally |
Action Step Back Shot | Inputs Hold LS to the direction you want to step back and tap then hold X |
Action Pull-Up Jump Shot | Inputs Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold x then release. |
Action Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS up when driving |
Action Runner / Floater | Inputs Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Reverse Layup | Inputs Move and hold the RS right while driving along the right baseline |
Action Euro Step Layup | Inputs 2x tap X while driving + hold the LS towards the off hand or Move RS down left while driving with ball in right hand. |
Action NEW! Slow Step Decel | Inputs While performing a Euro-step layup, press and hold LT to slow down your gather and try to throw the defense off balance. |
Action Quick Scoop Layup | Inputs Move and hold RS left or right while driving. |
Action Hop Step Layup | Inputs RT + Move RS down left or right while driving or Tap X while driving. |
Action Two-Hand Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS up while driving in close range |
Action Dominant / Off Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand |
Action Normal Dunk | Inputs RT + press X while driving in close range |
Action Skill Dunk | Inputs RT + Move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
Action Controllable Rim Hang | Inputs When performing a dunk with RS, keep R2 held to hang on the rim. Use LS to control swing, and move RS up to pull up on the rim or left/right to lift the legs |
Action Rim Hang Skill Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS down then quickly release and move and hold RS down again. Release RS to neutral to time the dunk. |
Action One-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up |
Action Two-Hand Flashy Dunk | Inputs RT + Move RS up then quickly release and move and hold RS up again |
Action Pump Fake | Inputs Tap X |
Action Hop / Stepback Gather | Inputs Tap X with LS deflected left or right or right or RT + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally |
Action Spin Gather | Inputs Hold RT + double tap X or Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand |
Action Half Spin Gather | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand or Pump fake, then move + hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends |
Action Step Through | Inputs At close range, pump fake, then press and hold X |
Action Putback | Inputs Press X when attempting an offensive rebound |
Action Move | Inputs Move LS in any direction |
Action Sprint | Inputs Hold RT + move LS in any direction |
Action Signature Size-up | Inputs Quickly move RS left and right repeatedly in rhythm or Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm. |
Action Quick Protect | Inputs Tap LT when dribbling to quickly shield off defenders and protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender. |
Action In and Out | Inputs Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
Action Hesitation | Inputs Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hesitation Escape | Inputs RT + Move RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Crossover | Inputs Move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand. |
Action NEW! Driving Signature Combo | Inputs While dribbling up the court, quickly move and release RS up twice. |
Action Breakdown Combo | Inputs RT + move RS up then quickly release |
Action Between Legs Cross | Inputs Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Escape Crossover | Inputs RT + move RS up left or left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand |
Action Behind the Back | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Stepback | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Stepback Crossover | Inputs RT + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Spin | Inputs Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Half Spin | Inputs Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
Action Hold Off Defenders | Inputs Holding LT allows you to use your body to shield off defenders while dribbling. Use it against trailing defenders to prevent them from getting around you, making it easier to finish at the rim. |
Action Triple Threat Emote | Inputs Press down on the D-pad while in a triple threat stance (MyPlayers Only) |
Action Triple Threat Side Jab | Inputs Move RS down right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Large Jab | Inputs Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Mid Stepover | Inputs Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Inputs Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover | Inputs Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Pump Fake | Inputs Move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Hesitation Escape | Inputs RT + move RS left or right then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Hesitation | Inputs RT + move RS up then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Stepback | Inputs RT + move RS down then quickly release |
Action Triple Threat Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Inputs Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
Action Normal Pass | Inputs Press A |
Action Bounce Pass | Inputs Press B |
Action Lob Pass | Inputs Press Y |
Action NEW! Wrap Pass | Inputs Double tap B to pass. Use LS to select receiver |
Action Lead to Basket Pass | Inputs Press and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass. (Lead to Basket Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings.) |
Action Skip Pass | Inputs Hold A to target a receiver further away. Use LS to select receiver. |
Action Get Open Pass | Inputs Hold B to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball. |
Action Fake Pass | Inputs Y + B while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Handoff Pass | Inputs Hold B to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. |
Action Jump Pass | Inputs X + A while standing or driving to the basket |
Action Icon Pass | Inputs Press RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver |
Action Flashy Pass | Inputs A + B and use LS to select receiver |
Action Alley-oop | Inputs Double tap Y |
Action Alley-oop to Self | Inputs Press X + Y + move LS toward the hoop. To finish the alley-oop, press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass. |
Action Full Receiver Control | Inputs Press and hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass. |
Action Touch Pass | Inputs Press A before the initital receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) |
Action Pro Stick Pass | Inputs Press and hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction |
Action Give and Go | Inputs Press and hold A until the receiver catches the ball. Hold A and use LS to move initial passer. Release A to get the ball back. |
Action Rolling Inbound | Inputs Press Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present |
Action NEW! Post Go-To Shot | Inputs Hold LT to post up. With LS neutral, move and hold RS up. |
Action Enter and Leave Post | Inputs Press and hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup |
Action Post Pivot | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) |
Action Dropstep | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold LS to the left or right toward hoop, then tap X |
Action Spin or Drive | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder |
Action Switch Facing | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Tap RS up then quickly release |
Action Drive Fake | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Spin Fake | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
Action Post Step-Away | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS down then quickly release. |
Action Disengage Away | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Release LT while moving and holding the LS away from the basket |
Action Aggressive Backdown | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + LS toward the defender |
Action Avoid Steal | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move RS down and quickly release |
Action Post Layup | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
Action Post Hook | Inputs Hold LT to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. |
Action Post Fade | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
Action Post Shimmy Hook | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Move and hold RS up left or right. |
Action Post Shimmy Fade | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + move and hold RS left or right. |
Action Post Hop | Inputs Move and hold LS left, right or down then tap X |
Action Post Pump Fake | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release. |
Action Post Up and Under | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Use RS to pump fake, then let go of LT and quickly move and hold RS again before the pump fake ends. |
Action Post Dunk Attempt | Inputs Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move LS + RS up. |
Action Call Timeout | Inputs View |
Action Coaches Challenge | Inputs After a foul or violation, pressing the Back Button will bring up an overlay that allows you to challenge the call. You are allowed one challenge per game. |
Action Positional Playcalling | Inputs Press LB then press the teammate's button. Follow the on-screen overlay to choose a play from the menu |
Action Post Up | Inputs Press Left D-pad and select Post Up to use your team's best post scorer |
Action Quick Isolation | Inputs Press Left D-pad and select Isolation to use your team's best isolation scorer |
Action Pick Control Basic | Inputs Press and hold LB to have a teammate set a pick |
Action Pick Control Side | Inputs Press and hold LB. Use L3 to choose the pick side |
Action Pick Control Roll or Fade | Inputs Press and hold LB. Use RB to choose roll or Fade |
Action Slip Screen / Early Fade | Inputs Once a pick is called, press LB again at any time before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early |
Action Icon Pick Control | Inputs Press LB, then press and hold the teammate's button to have them set the screen |
Action Running Baseline | Inputs After a made basket, the player inbounding the ball may move along the baseline. Hold LT and use RS to move the inbounder |
Action Offensive Game Plan | Inputs Press right on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Substitutions | Inputs Press down on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to sub in desired players. |
Action Favorite Plays | Inputs Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Defensive Sets | Inputs Press left on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
Action Gameplay HUD | Inputs Press up on the D-Pad to bring up the menu. Follow the on-screen overlay to select desired options. |
NBA 2K26 Controls
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