NBA Dynasty Mode is a free NBA GM game and franchise simulator you play in your browser. Pick any of the 30 teams, set your starting five, and sim the 2026-27 season through to the playoffs.
Common questions
How does it work?
Pick a team. You inherit its real 2026-27 roster.
Set your starting five and your rotation depth.
Sim a game, a week, a month or the season. Ratings move on the results.
Check standings and news, then play out the best-of-7 playoffs.
Is NBA Dynasty Mode free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no trial and no download. It runs in your browser on a phone or a computer.
Do I need an account to play?
No. Your career saves automatically in your own browser, so you can close the tab and pick it up later. Clearing your browser data erases it.
Which teams can I run?
Any of the 30 NBA teams. You start from that team's 2026-27 roster, with player ratings from the game's built-in NBA data.
What do I actually decide?
You set your starting five, and you choose how deep your rotation runs: tight, balanced or deep. Then you sim one game, a week, a month or the rest of the season and see how the results move every player's rating up or down.
Is this an NBA GM game or a franchise simulator?
It is a coach-and-GM style season simulator: you manage one franchise through a full schedule, standings, news and a best-of-7 playoff bracket. Trades, free agency and the draft are not in this version yet.
Is there a playoff?
Yes. A finished regular season leads into a best-of-7 playoff bracket, and you can sim it game by game or all the way through.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. The whole game runs in a mobile browser with large tap targets, and it works the same on a laptop.
Is this affiliated with the NBA?
No. Who's Starting is an independent fan site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the NBA or any team. The game is a simulation and its results are not predictions.
