NBA 2K25 MyCareer: Can you request a trade?

NBA 2K25’s MyCareer mode has made some big changes to the way you can request a trade between teams. You’ll actually have to grind a bit this year. 

Every year, when the new installment of NBA 2K comes out, players are quick to live out their hoop dreams by hopping into MyCareer.

While 2K24 was about taking over the city and being respected, Heart of a Dynasty sees you play games in High School and College before being tasked with taking one NBA franchise into an era of success but requesting a trade has changed slightly.

When can you request a trade?

You can’t actually be moved from your chosen team in a trade early because of the Heart of A Dynasty storyline in 2K25. Instead, you’ll have to win at least two championships before the option becomes available.

Players have found this an issue with MyCareer mode as past games had the option to switch teams after completing a single season. Unfortunately, in this year’s release, you’ll be left waiting for longer.

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Free Agency

However, not all hope is lost if you get tired of being unable to win the big one. Some have found that you can still move via Free Agency before then. 

That, of course, takes more time as you’ll have to play out your contract before having the option to switch teams. 

Influence Trades

While the Influence Trades option doesn’t let you request a trade for yourself, you can use it to improve your current team. To unlock and use the feature, simply follow the steps below:

1. Complete the NBA Debut objective
2. Finish the Franchise quest ‘Become a Starter‘ which will require playing at least 4 games
3. Complete the ‘Earn Your Keep‘ Franchise quest which will take playing a minimum of 3 games
4. Finally, accept and complete the ‘Trouble in Paradise‘ quest
5. Once all these objectives have been completed, head to the MyCareer menu, and navigate to the Career Features tab
6. From here, select the ‘Suggest Trade Targets‘ button, and choose the player you’d like to trade for.

After a few games, you’ll find out whether or not the trade was a success.

That’s everything you need to know about requesting trades in NBA 2K25. For more on the game, check out our guides for NBA 2K25 Locker Codes, Contact Dunk requirements, the current server status, crossplay explained, and all 2TV Episode answers.