Season Breakdown

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The Regular Season: The regular season consists of 120 days. During this time, each team will play 82 games. All-Star Weekend occurs during day 60. Day 100 is the trading deadline. After this day, no more trades can occur until the offseason.

The Playoffs: The top team in each division as well as the next 6 teams in each conference advance to the playoffs. The Playoffs consist of four rounds. First round playoff series are best out of five games. All other rounds are best out of seven games.

End Season: The End Season process prepares the league for the offseason. All players are aged one year. Some players may choose to retire at this time. Any players on your team who wish to resign with your team will inform you of their demands. If you do not accept their demands the players will test free agency.

Rookie Draft: The Rookie Draft consists of two rounds. Each team originally owns one pick in each round. The draft order for first round is set in reverse order for the playoff teams with the league champion picking last. The order for teams not in the playoffs is determined by the Draft Lottery.

Free Agency Period: The Free Agency Period consists of five days of contract offers and signings. During the first four days, players will evaluate their offers and decide whether or not any of the offers are worth signing. On the final day, the players will always accept what they rate as their best offer.

Training Camps: During training camps, players experience growth in their attributes. At the conclusion of training camps, all players in the league are reevaluated by the league scouts. Computer teams will reduce their rosters down to 12 players active players.

Begin Season: The Begin Season process prepares the league for the start of the regular season. The league schedule for the next season is created, rookies for the next rookie draft are created, and each computer team sets their default lineup for the season.