NBA calendar: Playoffs begin April 18
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.