NBA calendar: Playoffs begin Saturday
Associated Press
Wednesday � Regular season ends.
Next Thursday � Rosters set for playoffs, 3 p.m. EST
April 18 � Playoffs begin.
April 26 � Early entry eligibility deadline (11:59 p.m. EDT).
May 19 � Draft lottery.
June 4 � NBA finals start date (possible move-up to June 2).
June 15 � NBA draft early entry entrant withdrawal deadline (5 p.m. EDT).
June 18 � NBA finals latest possible end date.
June 25 � NBA draft.
