Hardwood Basketball Manager

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