The NBA officially announced the key timing of the 2021-22 season schedule. The start of the new season will return to normal after the epidemic.

2021

On August 2, the team can communicate with free agents (6 pm Eastern Time)

On August 6, the team can start signing free agents (12pm Eastern Time)

August 8-17 Las Vegas Summer League

September 28th training camp begins

October 19 The regular season begins

2022

April 12, the regular season ends

April 12-15 Playoffs Qualifying Playoffs

April 16th, the playoffs begin

June 2 The finals begin

June 19 Finals tiebreaker (if necessary)

June 23rd NBA Draft