Here are the full, official NBA 2K27 controls for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. NBA 2K27 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 2K27 On-Ball Offense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Move Player | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Sprint | RT | R2 |
| Shoot | X | Square |
| Pro Stick Shoot | Right Stick | Right Stick |
| Pass | A | X |
| Bounce Pass | B | Circle |
| Lob Pass | Y | Triangle |
| Icon Pass | RB | R1 |
| Fake Pass | Y + B | Triangle + Circle |
| Call Timeout | View | Share |
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NBA 2K27 Off-Ball Offense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Ball | Press Y or move Right Stick in any direction to jump for the ball | Press Triangle or move Right Stick in any direction to jump for the ball |
| Call for Ball | Press A to have the teammate pass you the ball | Press X to have the teammate pass you the ball |
| Call for Alley-oop | Double tap Y while cutting toward the hoop | Double tap Triangle while cutting toward the hoop |
| Finish Alley-oop | Press X or move Right Stick once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass | Press Square or move Right Stick once the meter reaches the make window when receiving the pass |
| Set Screen | Press and hold B | Press and hold Circle |
| Quick Screen | Tap B | Tap Circle |
| Call for Screen | Press LB to have a teammate set a pick | Press L1 to have a teammate set a pick |
| Offball Juke | Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release | Move Right Stick left or right then quickly release |
| Offball Spin | Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise | Rotate Right Stick clockwise or counter-clockwise |
| Offball Get Open | Tap RT while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender | Tap R2 while moving around off-ball for a quick burst of speed to try and get open from your defender |
| Post Engage | Hold LT when near a defender | Hold L2 when near a defender |
| Post Spin | Hold LT to post up. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder | Hold L2 to post up. Rotate Right Stick to either shoulder |
| Post Push | Hold LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the defender | Hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick toward the defender |
| Post Transition | Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop | Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick toward the dribbler or the hoop |
| Post Fight for Position | Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition | Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition |
| Post Disengage | Release LT or move Left Stick away from the defender | Release L2 or move Left Stick away from the defender |
| Post Walk Down | Move Left Stick and Right Stick toward the defender | Move Left Stick and Right Stick toward the defender |
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NBA 2K27 On-Ball Defense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Player Swap | Press A to control another defender that's close to the ball | Press X to control another defender that's close to the ball |
| Intense-D | Press and hold LT to get into a low defensive stance | Press and hold L2 to get into a low defensive stance |
| Block | Press Y when near the shooter | Press Triangle when near the shooter |
| Steal | Press X when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane | Press Square when near the dribbler or while in the passing lane |
| Right Stick Steal | Move Right Stick left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results | Move Right Stick left or right to steal with the appropriate hand. Using the hand closer to the ball will yield better results |
| Crowd Dribbler | Press and hold LT and move Left Stick toward the dribbler | Press and hold L2 and move Left Stick toward the dribbler |
| Cutoff Step | Press and hold LT + RT, tap Left Stick in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler | Press and hold L2 + R2, tap Left Stick in any direction to quickly cutoff the dribbler |
| Fast Shuffle | Press and hold LT + RT, move Left Stick in any direction | Press and hold L2 + R2, move Left Stick in any direction |
| Hands Up | Move and hold Right Stick up | Move and hold Right Stick up |
| Hands Out | Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the pass lane | Move and hold Right Stick left or right to defend the pass lane |
| Shot Contest | Move Right Stick up then quickly release | Move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Onball Steal | Move Right Stick down then quickly release | Move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Vertical Contest | Hold Left Stick away from the shooter and press Y | Hold Left Stick away from the shooter and press Triangle |
| Swat Block | Hold RT and press Y | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Take Charge | Press and hold B | Press and hold Circle |
| Flop | Double tap B | Double tap Circle |
| Post Pull Chair | Tap B while being backed down | Tap Circle while being backed down |
| Icon Swap | Press RB then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them | Press R1 then press the button of the desired defender to take control of them |
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NBA 2K27 Off-Ball Defense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Box Out Opponent | Hold LT when near an opponent after the ball has been shot | Hold L2 when near an opponent after the ball has been shot |
| Rebound | Press Y after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed | Press Triangle after the ball hits the rim when a shot is missed |
| Bump | Hold LT while impeding the path of the offensive player | Hold L2 while impeding the path of the offensive player |
| Deny Hands Out | Move and hold Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent | Move and hold Right Stick in any direction when near an opponent |
| Deny Engage | Hold LT when near an opponent while out in the perimeter | Hold L2 when near an opponent while out in the perimeter |
| Post Up Engage | Hold LT when near an opponent while inside near the basket | Hold L2 when near an opponent while inside near the basket |
| Post Push | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Left Stick toward the offensive player |
| Post Pull Chair | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick in the same direction the offensive player is pushing | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick in the same direction the offensive player is pushing |
| Post Transition | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up down left or right | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up down left or right |
| Post Fight for Position | Hold LT to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Move Right Stick up or down when the defensive player attempts to transition |
| Post Steal Entry Pass | Hold LT to engage in the post. Press X as the ball is being passed in | Hold L2 to engage in the post. Press Square as the ball is being passed in |
| Post Disengage | Move Left Stick away from the offensive player | Move Left Stick away from the offensive player |
| Dive For Loose Ball | Repeatedly press X while chasing down a loose ball | Repeatedly press Square while chasing down a loose ball |
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NBA 2K27 Shooting & Finishing Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Shot | Press and hold X then release, OR Move and hold Right Stick straight down then release | Press and hold Square then release, OR Move and hold Right Stick straight down then release |
| Free Throw | Press and hold X then release, OR Move and hold Right Stick straight down then release | Press and hold Square then release, OR Move and hold Right Stick straight down then release |
| Quick Scoop Layup | Move and hold Right Stick straight right or left while driving | Move and hold Right Stick straight right or left while driving |
| Normal Layup | Move and hold Right Stick up while driving in close range | Move and hold Right Stick up while driving in close range |
| Runner / Floater | Move and hold Right Stick down while driving in close range | Move and hold Right Stick down while driving in close range |
| Reverse Layup | Move and hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline | Move and hold Right Stick right while driving along the right baseline |
| Euro Step Layup | Move Right Stick down left or down right while driving, OR Double tap X while driving | Move Right Stick down left or down right while driving, OR Double tap Square while driving |
| Hop Step Layup | RT + move and hold Right Stick down left while driving with the ball in right hand, OR Tap X while driving | R2 + move and hold Right Stick down left while driving with ball in right hand, OR Tap Square while driving |
| Two-Hand Dunk | RT + move and hold Right Stick up while driving in close range | R2 + move and hold Right Stick up while driving in close range |
| Dominant or Off-Hand Dunk | RT + move and hold Right Stick left or right in close range. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand | R2 + move and hold Right Stick left or right in close range. The Right Stick direction determines the dunking hand |
| Skill Dunk | RT + move Right Stick up or down, quickly release, then move and hold Right Stick up or down again. Release to neutral to time the dunk | R2 + move Right Stick up or down, quickly release, then move and hold Right Stick up or down again. Release to neutral to time the dunk |
| Flashy Dunk | RT + move and hold Right Stick down while driving in close range | R2 + move and hold Right Stick down while driving in close range |
| Controllable Rim Hang | While performing any two-handed dunk, keep RT held when the player gets to the rim to perform a rim hang. Use Left Stick to control swing, and move Right Stick up to pull up on the rim. | While performing any two-handed dunk, keep R2 held when the player gets to the rim to perform a rim hang. Use Left Stick to control swing, and move Right Stick up to pull up on the rim. |
| Pump Fake | Tap X | Tap Square |
| Hop / Stepback Gather | RT + move Right Stick in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally | R2 + move Right Stick in the direction you want to hop while standing or driving laterally |
| Spin Gather | Hold RT + double tap X OR Rotate Right Stick clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand | Hold R2 + double tap Square OR Rotate Right Stick clockwise then hold while driving with ball in right hand |
| Half Spin Gather | Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then hold while driving with ball in right hand | Rotate Right Stick 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 X OR Pump fake, then move and hold Right Stick in any direction before the pump fake ends | At close range, pump fake, then press and hold Square OR Pump fake, then move and hold Right Stick in any direction before the pump fake ends |
| Putback | Press X when attempting an offensive rebound | Press Square when attempting an offensive rebound |
| Bank Shot | Move and hold Right Stick up and release. | Move and hold Right Stick up and release. |
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NBA 2K27 Dribbling Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Hold RT + move Left Stick in any direction | Hold R2 + move Left Stick in any direction |
| Signature Size-up | Quickly move and release Right Stick in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves | Quickly move and release Right Stick in various directions and speeds to perform special signature size-up combo moves |
| In and Out | Move Right Stick up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move Right Stick up right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Hesitation | Move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Hesitation Escape | RT + move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | R2 + move Right Stick right then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover | Move Right Stick up then quickly release | Move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Attacking Crossover | RT + move Right Stick up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | R2 + move Right Stick up or up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover Combo | Move Right Stick left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand | Move Right Stick left then quickly back to the right and release when dribbling with right hand |
| Crossover Combo Chain | Move Right Stick left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble | Move Right Stick left and right repeatedly and rapidly from a stand dribble |
| Breakdown Dribble (Regular) | Move Right Stick up then quickly release | Move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Breakdown Dribble (Aggressive) | RT + move Right Stick up then quickly release | R2 + move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Between Legs Cross | Move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Escape Crossover | RT + move Right Stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | R2 + move Right Stick up left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Behind the Back | Move Right Stick down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Move Right Stick down left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Behind the Back Escape | RT + move Right Stick down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand | R2 + move Right Stick down left then quickly release while stand dribbling in right hand |
| Stepback | Move Right Stick down then quickly release | Move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Stepback Escape | RT + Move Right Stick down then quickly release | R2 + Move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Spin | Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Half Spin | Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand | Rotate Right Stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand |
| Blowout Dribble | Tap RT while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speed | Tap R2 while dribbling forward in the backcourt to throw the ball ahead and get a burst of speed |
| Speed Burst | Tap RT while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot | Tap R2 while driving for a quick burst of speed to break a defender off and set up an open shot |
| Hold Off Defenders | 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 | 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 |
| Triple Threat Side Jab | Move Right Stick right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move Right Stick right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Large Jab | Move Right Stick up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move Right Stick up right then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Mid-Stepover | Move Right Stick up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move Right Stick up left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Full-Stepover | Move Right Stick left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move Right Stick left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Back-to-Basket Stepover | Move Right Stick down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Move Right Stick down left then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Pump Fake | Move Right Stick down then quickly release | Move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Hesitation Escape | RT + move Right Stick left or right then quickly release | R2 + move Right Stick left or right then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Hesitation | RT + move Right Stick up then quickly release | R2 + move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Stepback | RT + move Right Stick down then quickly release | R2 + move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Triple Threat Spin-Out | Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Rotate Right Stick clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
| Triple Threat Cross Spin-Out | Rotate Right Stick counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) | Rotate Right Stick counter-clockwise then quickly release (with left pivot foot established) |
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NBA 2K27 Passing Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Pass | Press A to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Press X to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Bounce Pass | Press B to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Press Circle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Lob Pass | Press Y to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Press Triangle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Lead to Basket Pass | Press and hold Y to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Y to pass | Press and hold Triangle to make the selected receiver cut to the basket. Release Triangle to pass |
| Skip Pass | Hold A to target a receiver farther away | Hold X to target a receiver farther away |
| Get Open Pass | Hold B to call for a teammate to get open. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Hold X to call for a teammate to get open. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Handoff Pass | Hold B to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use Left Stick to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings) | Hold Circle to call for a teammate to come to the ball for a handoff. Use Left Stick to select receiver. (Handoff/Pitch Pass must be enabled in Controller Settings) |
| Fake Pass | Press Y + B while standing or driving to the hoop | Press Triangle + Circle while standing or driving to the hoop |
| Jump Pass | Press X + A while standing or driving to the hoop | Press Square + X while standing or driving to the hoop |
| Icon Pass | Press RB then press the action button of the desired receiver. Use Left Stick to lead the receiver in any direction | Press R1 then press the action button of the desired receiver. Use Left Stick to lead the receiver in any direction |
| Flashy Pass | Double tap B to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Double tap Circle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Alley-oop | Double tap Y to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver | Double tap Triangle to pass. Use Left Stick to select receiver |
| Alley-oop to Self | Double tap Y + move Left Stick toward the hoop | Double tap Triangle + move Left Stick toward the hoop |
| Bounce Pass Alley-oop | Press A + B + move Left Stick toward the receiver | Press X + Circle + move Left Stick toward the receiver |
| Full Receiver Control | Press and hold B to freely move the selected receiver with Left Stick. Release B to pass.(Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.) | Press and hold Circle to freely move the selected receiver with Left Stick. Release Circle to pass.(Full Receiver Control must be enabled in Controller Settings.) |
| Touch Pass | Press A before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use Left Stick to select second receiver | Press X before the initial receiver gets the ball. Use Left Stick to select second receiver |
| Pro Stick Pass | Press and hold RB + move Right Stick in the desired pass direction | Press and hold R1 + move Right Stick in the desired pass direction |
| Give and Go | Press and hold A until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping A held, use the Left Stick to move the initial passer, then release A to get the ball back | Press and hold X until the receiver catches the ball. While keeping X held, use the Left Stick to move the initial passer, then release X to get the ball back |
| Rolling Inbound | Press Y during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present | Press Triangle during baseline inbounds when no defenders are present |
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NBA 2K27 Post Offense Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
| Enter and Leave Post | Press and hold LT to post up. Release LT to leave the post and faceup | Press and hold L2 to post up. Release L2 to leave the post and faceup |
| Post Pivot | Press and hold LT to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) | Press and hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) |
| Dropstep | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap X | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left or right toward the hoop then tap Square |
| Spin or Drive | Hold LT to post up. Then rotate Right Stick to either shoulder | Hold L2 to post up. Then rotate Right Stick to either shoulder |
| Switch Facing | Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick up then quickly release | Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick up then quickly release |
| Drive Fake | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick towards the inside shoulder then quickly release | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick towards the inside shoulder then quickly release |
| Spin Fake | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick towards the outside shoulder then quickly release | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick towards the outside shoulder then quickly release |
| Post Step-Away | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Right Stick down then quickly release | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Right Stick down then quickly release |
| Disengage To Key | Hold LT to post up. Then release LT while moving and holding the Left Stick towards the key | Hold L2 to post up. Then release L2 while moving and holding the Left Stick towards the key |
| Disengage To Baseline | Hold LT to post up. Then release LT while moving and holding the Left Stick towards the baseline | Hold L2 to post up. Then release L2 while moving and holding the Left Stick towards the baseline |
| Disengage Away | Hold LT to post up. Then release LT while moving and holding the Left Stick away from the basket | Hold L2 to post up. Then release L2 while moving and holding the Left Stick away from the basket |
| Aggressive Backdown | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT + Left Stick toward the defender | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 + Left Stick toward the defender |
| Avoid Steal | Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick down and quickly release (while holding the ball) | Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick down and quickly release (while holding the ball) |
| Post Layup | Hold LT to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + hold Right Stick up left or up right | Hold L2 to post up. Move Left Stick toward the hoop + hold Right Stick up left or up right |
| Post Hook | Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral move and hold Right Stick up left or up right | Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral move and hold Right Stick up left or up right |
| Post Fade | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Right Stick left or right away from the hoop |
| Post Shimmy Hook | Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral hold RT + move and hold Right Stick up left or right | Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral hold R2 + move and hold Right Stick up left or right |
| Post Shimmy Fade | Hold LT to post up. With Left Stick neutral hold RT + move and hold Right Stick down left or right | Hold L2 to post up. With Left Stick neutral hold R2 + move and hold Right Stick down left or right |
| Post Hop | Hold LT to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left right or down then tap X | Hold L2 to post up. Move and hold Left Stick left right or down then tap Square |
| Post Pump Fake | Hold LT to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) | Hold L2 to post up. Move Right Stick in any direction then quickly release (while holding the ball) |
| Post Up and Under | Hold LT to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake then let go of LT and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends | Hold L2 to post up. Use Right Stick to pump fake then let go of L2 and quickly move and hold Right Stick again before the pump fake ends |
| Post Dunk Attempt | Hold LT to post up. Hold RT and move Left Stick + Right Stick up | Hold L2 to post up. Hold R2 and move Left Stick + Right Stick up |
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