Here are the full, official NBA 2K26 controls for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. NBA 2K26 is a deep game, so learning all the controls will give you a distinct advantage of the comp. Get acquainted with the controls for shooting, passing, dribbling, and more to dominate on the court.
NBA 2K26 On-Ball Offense Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Pass | X | A |
| Bounce Pass | Circle | B |
| Lob Pass | Triangle | Y |
| Shoot | Square or RS | X or RS |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Icon Pass | R1 (choose receiver) | RB (choose receiver) |
| Call Timeout / | Share | View |
| Coaches Challenge | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS |
| On the Fly Coaching | Arrow-Pad | Arrow-Pad |
| Call Play | L1 | LB |
| Post Up | L2 | LT |
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NBA 2K26 Off-Ball Offense Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Ball | Press Triangle or move RS in any direction to jump for the ball | Press Y or move RS in any direction to jump for the ball |
| Call for Ball | Press X | Press A |
| Call for Alley-oop | Double tap Triangle while cutting toward the hoop | Double tap Y while cutting toward the hoop |
| Finish Alley-oop | Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass | Press the button shown once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass |
| Set Screen | Press and hold Circle | Press and hold B |
| Adjust Screen Facing (NEW) | While holding Circle tap LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen | While holding B tap LS to adjust the angle at which you are setting the screen |
| Quick Screen | Tap Circle | Tap B |
| Call for Screen | Press L1 | Press LB |
| Offball Juke | Move RS left or right then quickly release | Move RS left or right then quickly release |
| Offball Spin | Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise | Rotate RS clockwise or counter-clockwise |
| Offball Get Open | Tap R2 while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender | Tap RT while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender |
| Post Engage | Hold L2 when near a defender | Hold LT when near a defender |
| Post Spin | Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder | Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder |
| Post Transition | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop | Hold LT to post up. Move RS toward the dribbler or the hoop |
| Post Fight for Position | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition | Hold LT to post up. Move RS up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition |
| Post Disengage | Release L2 or move LS away from the defender | Release LT or move LS away from the defender |
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NBA 2K26 On-Ball Defense Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Move Player | LS | LS |
| Pro Stick Defense | RS | RS |
| Player Swap | X | A |
| Icon Swap | R1 | RB |
| Intense Defense | L2 | LT |
| Take Charge | O | B |
| Block/Rebound | Triangle | Y |
| Steal | Square | X |
| RS Steal | RS left or right | RS left or right |
| Sprint | R2 | RT |
| Crowd Dribbler | Hold L2 and move LS toward dribbler | Hold LT and move LS toward dribbler |
| Change Matchup (NEW) | Press R1 then hold button of teammate to swap with | Press RB then hold button of teammate to swap with |
| Change Matchup Player Lock (NEW) | Press R1 then hold button of teammate to swap with during possession | Press RB then hold button of teammate to swap with during possession |
| Switch Matchup | Hold X while guarding offensive player so AI teammate switches | Hold A while guarding offensive player so AI teammate switches |
| Fast Shuffle | Hold L2 + R2, move LS any direction | Hold LT + RT, move LS any direction |
| Hands Up | Hold RS up | Hold RS up |
| Shot Contest | Hold RS up when near shooter | Hold RS up when near shooter |
| Vertical Contest | Hold LS away from shooter and press Triangle | Hold LS away from shooter and press Y |
| Swat Block | Hold R2 and press Triangle | Hold RT and press Y |
| Post Pull Chair | Tap Circle as offensive players backs you down | Tap B as offensive players backs you down |
| Double Team | L1 | LB |
| Intentional Foul | Touch Pad | Back Button |
| On the Fly Coaching | D-Pad | D-Pad |
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NBA 2K26 Off-Ball Defense Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledge Teammate (NEW) | Double tap Circle to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play | Double tap B to point towards an assister, scorer, or nearby teammate after a highlight play |
| Box Out Opponent | Hold L2 when near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent | Hold LT when near an opponent after the ball has been shot. Use LS to engage and stay in front of your opponent |
| Rebound | Press Triangle after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed | Press Y after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed |
| Swim Move | Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out | Press LS left or right when you are being boxed out to attempt a swim move around the player boxing you out |
| Bump | Hold L2 while impeding the path of the offensive player | Hold LT while impeding the path of the offensive player |
| Deny Hands Out | Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent | Move and hold RS in any direction when near an opponent |
| Deny Engage | Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter | Hold LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter |
| Post Up Engage | Hold L2 when near an opponent while inside near the basket | Hold LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket |
| Post Push | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move LS toward the offensive player |
| Post Pull Chair | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS in the same direction the offensive player is pushing |
| Post Transition | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up, down, left, or right |
| Post Fight for Position | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move RS up or down when the offensive player attempts to transition |
| Post Steal Entry Pass | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press Square as the ball is being passed in | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press X as the ball is being passed in |
| Post Disengage | Move LS away from the offensive player | Move LS away from the offensive player |
| Dive For Loose Ball | Repeatedly press Square while chasing down a loose ball | Repeatedly press X while chasing down a loose ball |
| Emote | MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing D-Pad down during MyCAREER games will emote | MyCAREER ONLY - Pressing D-Pad down during MyCAREER games will emote |
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NBA 2K26 Shooting & Finishing Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Shot | Press & hold Square or RS down then release | Press & hold X or RS down then release |
| Shot Timing | Initiate a jump shot with Square or RS and then release when the meter is full | Initiate a jump shot with X or RS and then release when the meter is full |
| Go-To Shot | With LS neutral, move & hold RS straight up & then release as the ball is shot | With LS neutral, move & hold RS straight up & then release as the ball is shot |
| Rhythm Shooting | 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 | 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 |
| Pull-Up Jump Shot | Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold Square then release. | Press LS to start dribbling and gain momentum. Then, while moving, press and hold X then release. |
| Quick Shot (NEW) | Hold L2 as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch | Hold LT as you are receiving a pass to get your shot off faster when shooting off the catch |
| Free Throw | Press & hold Square or RS down then release | Press and hold X or RS down then release |
| Normal Layup | Move & hold RS or Square up (while driving in close range) | Move & hold RS or X up (while driving in close range) |
| Quick Scoop Layup | Move and hold RS left or right while driving | Move and hold RS left or right while driving |
| Euro Step Layup | Double tap Square while driving & hold LS towards the off hand | Double tap X while driving & hold the LS towards the off hand |
| Slow Step Decel (NEW) | While performing a euro-step layup, press & hold L2 to slow down your gather & try to throw the defense off-balance | While performing a euro-step layup, press & hold LT to slow down your gather & try to throw the defense off-balance |
| Runner / Floater | Move & hold RS down while driving in close range | Move & hold RS down while driving in close range |
| Reverse Layup | Move & hold the RS right (while driving along the right baseline) | Move & hold the RS right (while driving along the right baseline) |
| Cradle Layup | Double tap Square when driving & hold LS towards the ball hand | Double tap X when driving & hold LS toward the ball hand |
| Hop Step Layup | Tap Square while driving | Tap X while driving |
| Normal Dunk | R2 + Square while driving in close range | R2 + X while driving in close range |
| Two-Hand Dunk | R2 + move & hold RS up while driving in close range | R2 + move & hold RS up while driving in close range |
| Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk | R2 + move & hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand | RT + move & hold RS left or right in close range. The RS direction determines the dunking hand |
| Skill Dunk | R2 + move and hold RS down while driving in close range | RT + move and hold RS down while driving in close range |
| Controllable Rim Hang | While 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. | While 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. |
| Pump Fake | Tap Square | Tap X |
| Hop / Stepback Gather | R2 + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally OR Tap Square with LS deflected left or right | RT + move RS in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally OR Tap X with LS deflected left or right |
| Spin Gather | Hold R2 + double tap Square OR Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand | Hold RT + double tap X OR Rotate RS clockwise then hold while driving with ball in the right hand |
| Half Spin Gather | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand |
| Step Through | At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square OR Pump fake, then move and hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends. | At close range, pump fake, then press and hold X OR Pump fake, then move and hold RS in any direction before the pump fake ends. |
| Putback | Press Square when attempting an offensive rebound | Press X when attempting an offensive rebound |
| Bank Shot | Move and hold RS up and release | Move and hold RS up and release |
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NBA 2K26 Dribbling Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Move LS in any direction | Move LS in any direction |
| Sprint | Hold RT + move LS in any direction | Hold RT + move LS in any direction |
| Signature Size-up | Quickly move RS left & right repeatedly in rhythm OR Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm | Quickly move RS left & right repeatedly in rhythm OR Quickly move RS up repeatedly in rhythm |
| Quick Protect (NEW) | Tap L2 while dribbling to quickly shield off defenders & protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender | Tap LT while dribbling to quickly shield off defenders & protect your dribble. This can also be used to crab a defender |
| In and Out | Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand | Move RS up right then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
| Hesitation | Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move the RS right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Hesitation Escape | R2+ move RS right when dribbling with right hand | RT + move RS right when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover | Move RS up left then quickly release (when dribbling with right hand) | Move RS up left then quickly release (when dribbling with right hand) |
| Driving Signature Combo (NEW) | While dribbling up the court, quickly move & release RS up twice | While dribbling up the court, quickly move & release RS up twice |
| Attacking Crossover | R2 + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand | RT + move RS up left then quickly release when dribbling with the right hand |
| Crossover Combo | Move RS left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand | Move RS left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover Combo Chain | Move RS left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble | Move RS left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble |
| Breakdown Combo | Move RS up then quickly release | Move RS up then quickly release |
| Between Legs Cross | Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Escape Crossover | R2 + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | RT + move RS left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Behind the Back | Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move RS down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Stepback | Move RS down then quickly release | Move RS down then quickly release |
| Stepback Crossover | R2 + move RS down then quickly release | RT + move RS down then quickly release |
| Spin | Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Rotate the RS clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Half Spin | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Rotate RS in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Triple Threat Emote | Press D-pad down while in a triple threat stance (MyPLAYERS only) | Press D-pad down while in a triple threat stance (MyPLAYERS only) |
| Triple Threat Side Jab | Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move RS right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Large Jab | Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move RS up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Mid-Stepover | Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move RS up then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move RS left or up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover | Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move RS down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Pump Fake | Move RS down then quickly release | Move RS down then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Hesitation Escape | R2 + move RS left or right then quickly release | RT + move RS left or right then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Hesitation | R2 + move RS up then quickly release | RT + move RS up then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Stepback | R2 + move RS down then quickly release | RT + move RS down then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Spin-Out | Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Rotate RS clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Rotate RS counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
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NBA 2K26 Passing Controls
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Pass | Press X | Press A |
| Bounce Pass | Press O | Press B |
| Lob Pass | Press Triangle | Press Y |
| Icon Pass | Press R1 then press the icon button of the desired receiver. Use LS to lead the receiver in any direction | Press RB then press the icon button of the desired receiver. Use LS to lead the receiver in any direction |
| Wrap Pass (NEW) | Double tap O to pass. Use LS to select receiver | Double tap B to pass. Use LS to select receiver |
| Alley-oop | Double tap Triangle to pass, Use LS to select receiver | Double tap Y to pass, Use LS to select receiver |
| Alley-oop to Self | Double tap triangle + move LS toward the hoop | Double tap Y + move LS toward the hoop |
| Lead to Basket Pass | Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to pass | Press and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass |
| Skip Pass | Hold X to target a receiver further away | Hold A to target a receiver further away |
| Get Open Pass | Hold O to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball. Use LS to select receiver. | Hold B to call for a teammate to get open. Release B to pass the ball. Use LS to select receiver. |
| Handoff Pass | Hold O to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings) | Hold B to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use LS to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings) |
| Fake Pass | Triangle + O while standing or driving to the basket | Y + B while standing or driving to the basket |
| Jump Pass | Square + X while standing or driving to the basket | X + A while standing or driving to the basket |
| Flashy Pass | Double tap O | Double tap B to pass |
| Full Receiver Control | Press & hold O to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release O to pass. | Press & hold B to freely move the selected receiver with LS. Release B to pass. |
| Touch Pass | Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) | Press A before the initital receiver gets the ball (Use LS to select the second receiver) |
| Pro Stick Pass | Press & hold R1 + move RS in the desired pass direction | Press & hold RB + move RS in the desired pass direction |
| Give and Go | Press & hold X until the receiver catches the ball. Hold X & use LS to move the initial passer. Release X to get the ball back | Press & hold A until the receiver catches the ball. Hold A & use LS to move initial passer. Release A to get the ball back. |
| Rolling Inbound | Press triangle during baseline inbounds | Press Y during baseline inbounds |
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NBA 2K26 Post Offense Controls
*For all Post Offense controls, first Hold L2 / LT to initiate the post up.
| ACTION | PS5 | XBOX SERIES X/S |
|---|---|---|
| Enter and Leave Post | Hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceup | Hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup |
| Post Go-To Shot (NEW) | Hold L2 to post up. With LS neutral, move & hold RS up | Hold LT to post up. With LS neutral, move & hold RS up |
| Post Hook | Hold L2 to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. | Hold LT to post up. With LS on neutral, move and hold RS up left or up right. |
| Post Fade | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold RS left or right away from the hoop |
| Post Shimmy Hook | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up left or up right | Hold LT to post up. Move RS down then quickly move and hold RS up left or up right |
| Post Shimmy Fade | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS up then quickly move and hold RS down left or right | Hold LT to post up. Move RS up then quickly move and hold RS down left or right |
| Post Up and Under | 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 | 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 |
| Post Layup | Hold L2 to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right | Hold LT to post up. Move LS toward hoop + hold RS up left or up right |
| Post Dunk Attempt | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move LS + RS up | Hold RT and move LS + RS up |
| Post Hop Shot | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold LS left, right, or down then tap Square | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold LS left, right, or down then tap X |
| Post Pump Fake | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) | Hold LT to post up. Move RS in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) |
| Post Pivot | Hold L2 to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) | Hold LT to post up. Move LS in any direction then quickly release (while hold the ball) |
| Dropstep | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap Square | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap X |
| Spin or Drive | Hold L2 to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder | Hold LT to post up. Rotate RS to either shoulder |
| Switch Facing | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS up then quickly release | Hold LT to post up. Move RS up then quickly release |
| Drive Fake | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
| Spin Fake | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
| Post Step-Away | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move RS down then quickly release. | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move RS down then quickly release. |
| Disengage Away | Hold L2 to post up. Release L2 while moving and holding the LS away from the basket | Hold LT to post up. Release LT while moving and holding the LS away from the basket |
| Aggressive Backdown | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + LS toward the defender | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + LS toward the defender |
| Avoid Steal | Hold L2 to post up. Move RS down and quickly release | Hold LT to post up. Move RS down and quickly release |
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