Summary
Here’s a breakdown of the key dates you’ll want to highlight during the NBA Free Agency and Trade season:
June 30, 2025 (6:00 PM ET): Free agency negotiation window opens
July 1–6, 2025: Moratorium period – deals can be agreed upon but not officially signed!
July 6, 2025 (12:00 PM ET): Free agency and trade window officially begins – contracts and trades can be finalized
July 5–8, 2025: Summer League (California Classic & Salt Lake City)
July 10–20, 2025: Las Vegas Summer League
October 2–12, 2025: Global Preseason Games (Abu Dhabi, Melbourne, Macao)
October 21, 2025: 2025–26 NBA Regular Season begins