The 2012-13 NBA season is upon us and we will try our best to keep you up to date on everything that’s going on with the association. Here are some key dates that should be saved for all NBA fans.

Key NBA Dates

September 28 NBA Team Media Days for teams competing in international preseason
contests
September 29 NBA Training Camps open for practice for teams
competing in international preseason contests
October 1 NBA Team Media Days
October 2 2012 NBA Training Camps open for practice
October 5 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Boston Celtics @ Ulker Fenerbahce in Istanbul,
Turkey at Ulker Sports Arena)
October 6 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Dallas Mavericks @ Alba
Berlin in Berlin, Germany at O2 World)
October 7 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Boston Celtics @ EA7 Emporio Armani in Milan,
Italy at Mediolanum Forum)
October 7 NBA Mexico Games 2012 (New Orleans Hornets vs.
Orlando Magic in Mexico City, Mexico at Mexico City Arena)
October 9 NBA Europe Live 2012 (Dallas Mavericks @ FC Barcelona in Barcelona,
Spain at Palau Sant Jordi)
October 11 NBA China Games 2012 (Miami Heat vs. L.A. Clippers
in Beijing, China at MasterCard Arena)
October 14 NBA China Games 2012 (Miami Heat vs. L.A. Clippers in Shanghai,
China at Mercedes-Benz Arena)
October 19 NBA Canada Series (Toronto Raptors vs. New York
Knicks in Montreal, Canada)
October 24 NBA Canada Series (Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons in
Winnipeg, Canada)
October 30 2012-13 Season Tips Off
January 7 10-day Contracts can now be signed
January 10 All Contracts are guaranteed for remainder of the
season
February 15-17 2013 NBA All-Star (Houston)
February 21 2013 NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
April 20 2013 NBA Playoffs begin
June 6 The Finals begin (possible move-up to June 4)
June 27 2013 NBA Draft