NBA Season Calendar
Major NBA milestones and fantasy basketball deadlines — from the Draft to the Finals.
Track the NBA season's biggest moments without the clutter of 1,200+ regular season games. The NBA Lifecycle Calendar highlights the Draft, free agency, trade deadline, All-Star Weekend, playoff rounds, and the NBA Finals. Perfect for fans who want to stay current and fantasy basketball managers tracking key roster deadlines.
What you get
Built for NBA fans and fantasy basketball managers.
- Key NBA milestones: Draft, Free Agency, Trade Deadline, Finals
- Fantasy basketball draft and waiver deadlines
- All-Star Weekend and playoff round dates
- Choose your favorite team for personalized context
- Clean signal without the noise of 82-game schedules
What's included
A sample of the 19 reminders in this calendar.
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft, held over two nights (Wednesday and Thursday) in late June since 2024. Round 1 is Wednesday, Round 2 is Thursday. Calendar marks Day 1. Key for dynasty fantasy leagues.
NBA Free Agency Moratorium Begins
Free agency negotiations begin at 6 PM ET on June 30. Teams can talk to free agents but cannot officially sign contracts until the moratorium ends on July 6.
NBA Free Agency Opens
Free agency officially opens at 12:01 PM ET on July 6. Teams can now sign free agents to contracts. One of the most exciting periods of the NBA offseason.
NBA Training Camps Open
NBA training camps open in late September or early October. Exact start dates vary by team — teams playing international preseason games report earlier. Roster battles heat up.
NBA Preseason Begins
NBA preseason games begin in early October — exact date set by the league each year. Watch for rotations, rookie development, and new team chemistry. Fantasy drafts should be happening now.
NBA Regular Season Begins
The NBA regular season tips off on a Tuesday in late October — typically the 3rd or 4th Tuesday depending on the year. 82 games per team through mid-April.
NBA Christmas Day Games
NBA Christmas Day — a showcase of marquee matchups. One of the biggest days on the NBA calendar with games throughout the day.
NBA MLK Day Games
Martin Luther King Jr. Day features a full slate of NBA games, including afternoon matchups. A holiday tradition.
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