NBA calendar: Preseason ends Friday, season starts Tuesday
Associated Press
Friday — Preseason ends.
Monday — Rosters set for opening day.
Tuesday — Start of 2009-10 regular season.
Jan. 5 — 10-day contracts may be signed.
Jan. 10 — Contracts guaranteed for remainder of season.
Feb. 12-15 — All-Star weekend, Dallas.
Feb. 18 — Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST.
April 14 — Regular season ends.
April 17 — Playoffs begin.
April 25 — Early entry deadline.
May 18 — Draft lottery.
June 3 — NBA Finals begin.
June 14 — Early entry withdrawal deadline.
June 24 — NBA draft.
