Thursday: At 12:01 a.m., teams may begin negotiating with other franchises' free agents. It also marks the beginning of the NBA's annual July moratorium; from this date through July 7, free agents are not allowed to sign contracts, and teams are not allowed to complete trades.
July 7: The NBA officially will announce the salary cap for the 2010-11 season and the luxury tax level for the 2010-11 season.
July 8: At 12:01 a.m., the 2010-11 salary cap and tax level go into effect and the moratorium period ends. Teams can begin signing free agents and can complete trades.
July 7: The NBA officially will announce the salary cap for the 2010-11 season and the luxury tax level for the 2010-11 season.
July 8: At 12:01 a.m., the 2010-11 salary cap and tax level go into effect and the moratorium period ends. Teams can begin signing free agents and can complete trades.