NBA Offseason Officially Begins as Trade Moratorium Lifts and Internal Negotiations Open

Trade window opens; teams begin internal contract negotiations.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read

Starting on Sunday, teams can begin negotiating with their own free agents and extension eligible players. All 30 teams Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: Following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals, the league has officially entered its offseason calendar. As of June 14, all 30 franchises are eligible to execute trades and begin negotiating new contracts or extensions with their own impending free agents.

Why it matters: This early negotiation window allows teams to secure core players before the start of the general free agency period on June 30. Lifting the trade moratorium also enables front offices to reshape rosters ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, which is set to begin on June 23.

By the numbers: 2026 NBA Offseason Calendar: June 14 - Trade window & internal talks open; June 23-24 - NBA Draft; June 30 - General free agency opens (6 PM ET); July 6 - Signing moratorium ends. 2026 Finals: New York Knicks (4) def. San Antonio Spurs (1).

What to watch: Look for a high volume of trade activity as teams attempt to move up in the draft or clear cap space. Rumors involving major stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to intensify as the draft approaches.

Sources

@BobbyMarks42 2026-06-16T00:55:52.706482+00:00

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