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NBA The Run Wave One Update Adds Legends and Belts
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 24, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
Why it matters
The Wave One update introduces the game's first Hall of Famers and kicks off its first official season, expanding replayability with new competitive features, custom matches, and gameplay tuning like goaltending adjustments.
Background
NBA The Run is a 3v3 streetball video game developed by Play by Play Studios that launched in June 2026, featuring over 36 NBA stars and streetball legends.
The game utilizes an in-game currency called CRED, which players earn through matches and ranking up to unlock content without spending real money.
The timeline
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Insider Gaming Previews Wave One Update
Insider Gaming published a preview detailing the upcoming Wave One update for NBA The Run, highlighting championship belts, five 2000s legends, a practice mode, and goaltending nerfs according to Insider Gaming.[1]
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Play by Play Studios Details Wave One Content
Play by Play Studios, alongside the NBA and National Basketball Players Association, released a trailer confirming that Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, and Dirk Nowitzki arrive on September 29 as part of the Wave One update, according to But Why Tho.[2]
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Netto's Game Room releases trailer for NBA The Run Wave One – 2000s Legends
According to a post by Netto's Game Room on YouTube, NBA THE RUN's Wave One - 2000s Legends trailer was released.[4]
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CogConnected Outlines Wave One Platform Release
CogConnected reported that Play by Play Studios unveiled a trailer for the Wave One update arriving on September 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, featuring new camera options and custom matches according to CogConnected.[3]
Our read of the evidence
Partly documented. No timeline event is backed by a primary source; all four entries rely solely on secondary reports. The reports come from multiple outlets, but no statement from the developer or an official channel has been cited on the record. The update’s release on September 29, 2026 remains pending, awaiting the scheduled launch.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
September 29, 2026: The Wave One update for NBA The Run is scheduled to release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, according to CogConnected.
Frequently asked
When does the NBA The Run Wave One update release?
As of September 24, 2026, the NBA The Run Wave One update is scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026, according to CogConnected.
Which players are included in NBA The Run Wave One?
The update features five Hall of Famers: Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, and Dirk Nowitzki, according to But Why Tho.
How much do the new legends cost in NBA The Run?
Each legend costs 5,000 in-game CRED or can be purchased as a complete DLC bundle for $9.99, according to Insider Gaming and CogConnected.
What free content comes with the NBA The Run Wave One update?
The free update adds the Dyckman NYC court, a new Practice Mode, Custom Matches, Drive Cam options, championship belts for tournament wins, and new music, according to But Why Tho.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- insider-gaming.com, NBA The Run's Wave One Update Adds Championship Belts, Sep 23, 2026.
- butwhytho.net, NBA The Run Wave One Kicks Off With 2000s Legends And Balance Updates, Sep 23, 2026.
- cogconnected.com, NBA the Run Reveals New Trailer for Wave One – 2000s Legends Update, Sep 24, 2026.
- YouTube (original post).
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “NBA The Run Wave One Update Adds Legends and Belts.”
GenZHype, 27 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/nba-the-run-wave-one-update-adds-legends-and-belts/.