NBA The Run announces 2000s Legends update

Play by Play Studios, in collaboration with the NBA and the NBPA, has announced the ‘Wave One: 2000s Legends’ update for the 3v3 streetball game NBA The Run. Scheduled for release on September 29, 2026, the expansion will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The update introduces five NBA Hall of Famers: Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, and Dirk Nowitzki. These players feature stylized designs and signature moves. Users can unlock individual legends for 5,000 in-game CRED or purchase the full bundle for $9.99.

Additional free content includes the Dyckman NYC court, new camera perspectives such as the Drive Cam and Drive Flip Cam, and new dunks, taunts, and music. The update also introduces Custom Matches for private games, a Practice Mode against AI, and gameplay refinements including player balancing and improved layup and dunk mechanics.