The NBA offseason is the period of time between the end of one NBA season and the start of the next. It is a time for teams to make changes to their rosters, either through free agency, trades, or the draft.
Offi NBA offseason officially begins on the day after the NBA Finals. However, most of the major offseason activity takes place in the weeks leading up to the draft, which is usually held in June.
During the offseason, teams can sign free agents, trade players, and make deals with their own players. They can also waive players, which means releasing them from their contracts.
The draft is the most important event of the NBA offseason. It is where teams select new players to join their rosters. The draft is usually held in June, and it is a televised event.
The NBA offseason is a time for teams to build their rosters and prepare for the upcoming season. It is a very busy time for teams, and there is a lot of activity.
Key NBA Offseason Dates and Deadlines
June 30: Free Agency begins (6 p.m. ET)
July 6: Teams can sign free agents (12:01 p.m. ET)
July 3 & 5: California Classic Summer League (San Francisco, CA)
July 3, 5-6: Salt Lake City Summer League (Salt Lake City, UT)
July 5-9: 2023 NBA Academy Games (Atlanta, GA)
July 7-17: NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023 (Las Vegas, NV)
Aug. 11-12: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend (Springfield, MA)
Aug. 25-Sept. 10: FIBA Basketball World Cup (Philippines / Japan / Indonesia)
Feb. 16-18, 2024: NBA All-Star 2024 (Indianapolis, IN)
Updated: August 28th, 2023
All dates and times will be updated as the NBA makes its official announcements.
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