Pocket GM: Basketball Sim is the 'Football Manager' of the basketball world, and it is glorious. For a stat-head like me, this is pure digital bliss. It manages to capture the nuance of the NBA experience—the tension of the draft, the complexity of the luxury tax, and the high-stakes chess match of a mid-season trade—all within a clean, fast interface that works perfectly on a phone.
What sets it apart from other mobile sims is the 'personality' of the AI. Players have actual career arcs; some are late bloomers, while others are injury-prone stars who can bankrupt your franchise. The trade engine is remarkably realistic, often requiring you to package picks and young prospects to land a superstar. It’s a deep, rewarding simulation that you can play for years without it feeling repetitive. Whether you’re trying to build a dynasty or just survive a rebuild, this is the gold standard for mobile sports management.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 1.6.2Thu Jul 17 2025
Updated for 2025/26 Season:
- New Salary Caps
- New Contract Demands
- Improvements to AI Draft Logic
- Improvements to Draft Display
- Bug Fixes.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The Pocket GM series has made it's way from the football field and onto the court. Take control of a Basketball franchise and lead them to a championship!
Following the popular Pocket GM: Football series, it's now time to take charge of a Basketball Franchise and sign, trade and draft players to create a the ultimate dynasty in Pocket GM.
- Master the Draft: Scout and pick the stars of the future
- Trade to Success: Win now, or stock up on draft picks
- Pick Up Gems: Build out your team through free agency
- Behind The Scenes: Construct a top management and scout network
- Watch It Play Out: Watch games play-by-play and track the stats of key players
- Customise: Create your own rosters (or import from community) to maximise immersion
REPLAYABILITY:
Use default players, random rosters or import teams created by the fantastic community. Every game is different and presents a new challenge.
CONTROL:
Become the General Manager of a Pro Basketball Team and build your dynasty. Hire your coaches, scouts and physios, all with unique traits and schemes, then sign and release players, make trades and draft future stars. Coach your players from rough diamonds to the hall of fame.
WATCH:
Watch each basketball game play out in amazing play-by-play detail, as momentum shifts from team to team. See your franchise win the Championship and stars build their own legacy.
STRATEGY:
Go all in to win now, or tank for a chance at #1 draft pick through the lottery - it's up to you! Build your Basketball Dynasty!
SHARE:
Join the community on reddit and help develop the game to be even better. You determine what features come next.










Pocket GM: Basketball Sim is a comprehensive front-office simulator for basketball enthusiasts. As General Manager, you have total control: scout talent, negotiate contracts, manage the salary cap, and set game-day tactics. Experience a realistic trade engine, dynamic player development, and deep historical tracking of every season. Build a legacy and see if you have what it takes to win multiple championships in the most realistic basketball sim available on mobile.
Realistic trade and contract logic
Deep scouting and drafting system
Comprehensive stat tracking and Hall of Fame
Fast simulation engine for multiple seasons
Avoid 'maxing' too many players at once. Look for high-value 'glue players' with high chemistry stats on cheap contracts to round out your bench; this allows you to afford two true superstars.
Pay close attention to 'Physical' stats for rookies. Skill stats can be trained, but a player with low 'Athleticism' will almost always hit a lower ceiling in the simulation.
The game uses fictional players by default, but you can import custom community rosters that feature real-world names and stats.