NBA 2K26's MyCareer mode allows you to virtually live your dreams of becoming an NBA superstar, and you can even switch your teams if you want.
However, the trading feature, just like last year, is extremely limited. This appears to be a deliberate attempt by Visual Concepts to ensure players can't switch teams haphazardly and abuse the system. You can influence and move to a new team if you're unhappy with where you were in the first season, despite the lack of a traditional trade system.
Can you request a trade in NBA 2K26?
Like in NBA 2K25, you can't request a trade in NBA 2K26. When I say this, I mean in the more obvious way in which NBA trades actually happen. This stays true during the mid-phase of a season and at the end.
Once you have decided to join a team, you'll have to spend the first season there and manually clear the key games. You'll then get the option to switch your team, although not using a direct trade feature.
How to change teams in NBA 2K26 MyCareer?
You must complete two key conditions before you can change teams in MyCareer.
- Complete the season: This requirement is pretty apparent. While you must and should play the key games in a season, you can simulate the rest to save time.
- Complete the offseason: This is where you can get the opportunity to switch your allegiances in MyCareer. If you like, you can play a few FIBA games (it's not compulsory, but they're fun). Once done, speak with Xander about completing the first season and starting the next one, and this will begin the free agency.
- You'll get the whole list of teams that you can join. You'll find your salary in terms of VC and analyze the rosters. Always join a team where you have a better chance of starting after analyzing the squad depth for your position.
Confirm your choice to switch and start playing for a new team in MyCareer. Remember that this will reset all your Dynastry progress, and you'll have to begin with a clean slate.
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