Importants Dates for 2009-10

All Times Central

2009
Oct 1      First preseason game
Oct 23     Last preseason game
Oct 26     Opening day rosters must be set by 5 pm Central
Oct 27     2008-09 regular season starts

2010
Jan 5      Teams may start signing players to 10-day contracts
Jan 10     Guaranteed contract date - non 10-day contracts guaranteed for
           the rest of the season
Feb 12-14  All-Star weekend, in Dallas
Feb 18     Trading deadline, at 2 pm Central
Apr 7-10   Portsmouth Invitational
Apr 14     2008-09 regular season ends
Apr 15     Playoff rosters must be set by 2 pm Central
Apr 17     2009 Playoffs begin
Apr 25     Early entry deadline for college underclassmen
May 18     Draft lottery
Jun 3      NBA Finals begin (could be moved up to June 1)
Jun 14     Early entry withdrawal deadline
Jun 17     Latest possible Finals end date
Jun 24     NBA draft