Franchise mode

My League

Run the JBA season after season. It's in the works, and here's the game plan.

๐Ÿšง Coming next

Build a dynasty.

Take the 2009 rosters (or your edited ones) through a full JBA season: every game, every playoff series, every offseason decision. Then do it again next year.

Not available yet โ€” we're still lacing up.

IN SEASONThe season

  1. 01

    Step 1: Regular season

    League Builder format

    • Home-and-away games against every conference rival.
    • Crossroads games against the other conference.
    • Play any game yourself or sim it in a blink.
  2. 02

    Step 2: Standings & stats

    Every night

    • Conference standings with games back and streaks.
    • Box scores and season leaders for every stat.
  3. 03

    Step 3: Wildcard & playoffs

    Win or go home

    • Wildcard round for the bubble teams.
    • Conference playoffs, then the JBA Finals.
  4. 04

    Step 4: Awards night

    End of season

    • MVP, Finals MVP and more.
    • Champions join the League History banners.

OFFSEASONBuilding the next contender

  1. 05

    Step 5: Draft

    New blood

    • A fresh class of generated prospects every year.
    • Scout, rank and pick.
  2. 06

    Step 6: Progression & aging

    Players change

    • Young players grow toward their potential.
    • Veterans slow down and eventually retire.
  3. 07

    Step 7: Free agency

    Contract years

    • Expiring contracts hit the market.
    • Bid for stars with the cap in mind.
  4. 08

    Step 8: Trades

    Wheel and deal

    • Swap players with any team.
    • Fair-value checks keep the AI honest.

Can't wait? Play an exhibition or tune your roster now. Your edited roster will carry over into My League.