What happens between games impacts the game itself. A living news feed tracks league-wide storylines. Off-court events driven by player personalities create locker room drama. Award races build tension mid-season. Every system — morale, stats, relationships, tactics — connects to every other system.

Fully moddable from day one with Steam Workshop integration. Replace rosters, add headshots, customize teams, modify commentary.

Built by an indie developer who believes basketball deserves the same simulation depth that football has had for decades.

Key Features

Full season play (12-82 game seasons)
Player progression and aging
Owners & finances with a job-security gauge
The coaching staff carousel (hire, fire, negotiate, poach)
Development specialists & a team physician
Injury & recovery system
GM career & job market (reputation, offers, team switches)
World and league browsing
Broadcast presentation refresh
2D Match Visualizer with tactical overlays
The Foundry draft combine
Free agency with AI decision engine
Mid-season trades + draft pick trading
Off-court events with player personalities
Full mod support – Steam Workshop integration
AI Coach system (tactics, subs, timeouts)
Morale system with captain influence
Award races, current and historical season statistics
4-team to 16-team playoff brackets

Hardwood Basketball Manager (4594110)

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