Skip to main content

NBA.com, Official site of the National Basketball Association

2013 NBA Playoffs 2013 NBA Playoffs
Main content
NBA news

2012-13 National Basketball Association Important Dates


Posted Jun 1, 2013 6:14 PM

Below is a list of 2012-13 key dates for the NBA:

2013

Jan. 10 -- All Contracts are guaranteed for remainder of the season

Feb. 15-17 -- 2013 NBA All-Star (Houston)

Feb. 21 -- 2013 NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)

April 10-13 -- Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Portsmouth, VA)

April 17 -- Regular season ends

April 20 -- 2013 NBA Playoffs begin

April 28 -- NBA Draft early entry eligibility deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)

May 7 -- Conference Semifinals begin (possible move-up to May 6)

May 15-19 -- 2013 Draft Combine (Chicago)

May 21 -- 2013 NBA Draft Lottery

June 6 -- The Finals begin

June 17 -- NBA Draft early entry withdrawal deadline (5 p.m. ET)

June 20 -- Last possible date for 2013 NBA Finals

June 27 -- 2013 NBA Draft

July 7-12 -- Orlando Summer League

July 12-22 -- Las Vegas Summer League

SEARCH NEWS
LATEST VIDEOS
photoLeonard's And-One
Kawhi Leonard gets fouled and sinks the layup.
photoWade's Big Slam
Dwyane Wade finishes with a powerful slam during the first quarter.
photoRussell Joins Game Time
The Game Time crew talks with Bill Russell before Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
photoDraft Prospect Profile: NBA Rooks: Ben McLemore
As Ben McLemore prepares to move on to his new career, he reconnects with his roots in Wellston, MO, just outside St Louis.
photoMike Fratello: Draft By Position
Mike Fratello gives you the top draft prospect at each position on the floor.