Nov. 7: Free agency begins. The exclusive negotiating period that started the day after the end of the World Series ends and free agents are permitted to negotiate and sign with any club. As for the pace of the free agent signings, some winters are slow while others are quick out of the gate.

What date does NBA free agency start?

The NBA will open up free agency on August 2nd at 6 p.m. ET and deals can become official at the end of the week.

What time does free agency begin?

Aug. 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET: This is the beginning of the free-agent signing period, where deals that were agreed upon can be made official. Trades can be finalized with the league office and restricted free agent offer sheets can be matched.