Draft Dawg

Draft Dawg is a daily NBA puzzle hub with multiple game modes that test your basketball knowledge from different angles. Each day brings fresh challenges across trivia, team building, and speed tests.

The site offers four daily games with distinct formats. Starting Five asks you to build the best possible lineup within a salary cap, choosing current NBA players to maximize your score. Starting Five: Historic does the same with legends from any era. Name Drop is a connection game where you identify the NBA player who links a series of clues, available in normal and hard difficulties. The Gauntlet is a timed trivia sprint where you answer 10 questions as fast as possible without striking out.

Each game tracks your accuracy or speed and posts you on daily leaderboards. You can play as a guest or sign in to save your streaks and compare with friends.

Why we like it:

• ✅Four different formats mean there's always a mode that fits your mood.
• ✅Leaderboards add just enough competition without making it stressful.
• ✅The salary cap games reward strategic thinking, not just trivia recall.

Hint: In Starting Five modes, don't blow your whole budget on superstars. A balanced roster with one or two studs and smart value picks usually outscores a top heavy lineup.