LeBron Joins Luka in NBA The Run

Merlin sees NBA The Run building buzz. The latest trailer adds LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton and Cade Cunningham as the "Court Visionaries" trio, joining cover stars Luka Dončić and LaMelo Ball. Play By Play Studios lists the game as "coming out at some point in 2026" but has not set a date. The online 3x3 will feature Venice Beach and Rucker Park and will be on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Merlin senses the star power and real-world courts aim to lure both casual fans and streetball purists. With the studio announcing the project last October, the slow drip of trailers feels deliberate. To threaten NBA 2K, gameplay must be crisp and progression fair. The real questions are crossplay, modes and when a firm launch window will appear.