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The transaction wire

Trades tell the whole story.

Start with one franchise. A miss brings the next jersey stop onto the board.

Daily file · 2026-09-14

Open the player file

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franchise 01Toronto Raptors1998–2004

Read the trail

A career is more than the team everyone remembers.

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Start with the era

The years place the player in a generation before the most famous team gives the answer away.

02

Notice the detour

A short trade stop, return spell or veteran-season move can identify a player faster than his longest franchise run.

03

Use your misses

A wrong guess is not wasted. It opens another line in the file, so use each answer to test a real theory.

How to play

Guess before the final stop.

Type a real player from the archive and file the guess. Correct names close the case; misses reveal another franchise. The result card hides the answer, so you can share it without spoiling the daily path.

How does Career Path work?

You start with one franchise from a mystery player’s career. Enter a player name; every wrong answer reveals the next stop in chronological order. You have five guesses.

Is there a new puzzle every day?

Yes. Daily mode gives every player the same path for the UTC day. Unlimited mode lets you open more player files after finishing the daily game.

Do repeat franchise spells count?

Yes. A player returning to a franchise appears as another chronological stop, so a second spell can become a decisive clue.

Which players can I guess?

The search pool includes current stars and famous retired players. Daily answers come from a smaller set of hand-checked career paths so every clue stays accurate.

Do I need an account?

No. Career Path is free in the browser and the daily result is saved locally on your device.

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