Courtside GM 2K27

Courtside GM is the basketball management game fans have been waiting for — a deep, realistic franchise simulator inspired by Football Manager, built from the ground up for basketball.

Take the helm as General Manager of one of 24 fictional franchises. Every decision is yours: build your roster through the draft, trades, and free agency. Set offensive and defensive schemes. Develop young talent. Manage the salary cap. Keep your owner happy — or get fired trying.

DEEP SIMULATION ENGINE
Every game is simulated possession by possession. Player attributes, matchups, fatigue, hot streaks, coaching, and home court advantage all factor into every play. Watch games unfold with a live play-by-play feed or sim ahead at your own pace. Stats look and feel like real basketball — stars score 25+, role players fill their roles, and the box scores tell the story.

REAL ROSTER MANAGEMENT
- 15-man rosters with starters, rotation, and bench depth
- Set lineups with minute targets for every player
- Training focus to develop specific skills
- Player morale, chemistry, and locker room dynamics
- Injuries force real-time lineup adjustments
- Two-way contracts for stashing prospects

FULL SALARY CAP SYSTEM
- Salary cap, luxury tax, and revenue sharing
- Bird Rights, Mid-Level Exception, and trade exceptions
- Contract negotiations with player and team options
- Sign-and-trade deals in free agency
- Detailed team finances with profit and loss tracking

DRAFT NIGHT
- 60-prospect draft classes generated every season
- Scout prospects to uncover hidden potential
- Draft Combine with athletic testing and measurements
- Private workouts that reveal hidden attributes
- 2-round draft with AI teams drafting intelligently

TACTICAL DEPTH
- 7 offensive schemes from Motion Offense to Run & Gun
- 7 defensive schemes from Man-to-Man to Full Court Press
- Opponent-specific game plans with double teams and matchup targeting
- Pace and three-point frequency controls
- Coaching staff that impacts performance and development

LIVE LEAGUE
- AI teams make trades, sign free agents, and fire coaches
- Press conferences after big wins, tough losses, and trades
- Owner expectations and job security — miss targets and you're gone
- League-wide news feed that makes the world feel alive

LONG-TERM CAREER
- Play season after season with no endpoint
- Players age, develop, decline, and retire
- Hall of Fame tracks the legends of your league
- Dynasty timeline records your career milestones
- All-time records for single-game, season, and career stats
- 36 achievements from Common to Legendary

ADVANCED ANALYTICS
- Four Factors, offensive and defensive ratings, net rating
- True Shooting %, Usage Rate, PER for every player
- Power rankings based on advanced metrics
- Shot distribution and scoring breakdowns

All 24 teams. 350+ players. Infinite seasons. No internet required. No ads. No pay-to-win. Just pure basketball management.

Your franchise. Your legacy. Welcome to Courtside GM.