PlaybyPlay Studios has released details on the latest patch for NBA The Run for August 2026.
This month’s update includes a number of player-specific changes, such as new jerseys for players who’ve switched teams this offseason and rating updates for several players. On top of that, gameplay changes made include AI bot fixes, increased movement speed while “In The Zone”, reduction of blocking when behind the shooter, new dunk and block animations, and more.
Check out the full NBA The Run patch notes below, and leave your thoughts in the comments or in the official Insider Gaming Discord.
NBA The Run – August 2026 Update Details
Player Specific Changes
- Added new jerseys for all confirmed traded players w/ default jerseys unlocked
- Updated speed and reworked Darryn Peterson left and right advanced tricks
- Updated Devin Booker jersey to #15 to reflect latest number for 2026-27 season
- Updated Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s Timberwolves jersey to reflect 2026-27 season jersey
- AJ Dybantsa’s ratings were reduced in 3’s, handles, steals and aura
- Darryn Peterson’s ratings were reduced in stamina and handles
- Cameron Boozer’s ratings were reduced in stamina, 3’s, and rebound
- Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Zone Ability changed to Amped Up
- Lebron James’ Zone Ability was changed to Dropping Dimes
- LeBron James’ ratings were boosted in stamina, 3’s, handles, steal, aura and reduced in block
- Jaylen Brown’s ratings were boosted in 2’s and guard
Gameplay Changes
- Extended near hoop dead zone and reduced block jump height boost to reduce goaltending
- Limit to players blocking effectiveness when behind the shooter
- Made it harder to steal from a player after they pump fake
- Angle and reach of Intercept reduced
- Reduced speed of stealer
- Reduced reach range of stealer
- Angle and reach of Intercept reduced
- Near immunity from up-close Intercepts extended
- Extended ball pick up for a blocked player to give the blocker a better chance to gain possession
- AI Bots with a lower block rating will now attempt blocks
- AI Bots will no longer spam steals
- Increased movement speed boost while In The Zone
- Reduced the chances for failing all dunk types across all level of dunkers
- Increased jump height of rebounders to give rebounders a chance versus putback dunks
- Tuned Progression & XP CRED performance bonuses
Visual Changes
- New animations for putback dunks
- New block & advanced block animations
User Interface Changes
- Added Leaderboards for KO Squads & KO Solos
- Added Emoji Wheel to Front End for post-game interactions
- Added Simplified Chinese as a Screen / Menu localized text option
- Updated Player Nameplate visuals across the game
- Fixed formatting issues for all Rulesets so that presentation is now consistent
Stats Updates
- Performance bonuses now include additional baller stat data
Audio Updates
- Added “call for pass” VO callout
- Audio support for Emoji Comms Wheel actions
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