Post by Adam Smasher on Sept 18, 2018 12:26:32 GMT -6
| DATE | EVENT |
| July 1 | Arbys Preseason begins, trading opens, rule changes proposed and voted on |
| 10 a.m. EST Monday closest to September 5 | Annual Rookie Draft starts |
| 10 p.m. EST September 30 | Restricted Free Agency (RFA) Deadline |
| October 1 | PAYMENT DEADLINE |
| Second Week of October | Free Agent Auction Draft |
| Third Week of October | Season Start |
| Noon EST January 10 | Buy-Out Period |
| Noon EST January 15 | Luxury Tax Period Begins |
| Wednesday of Matchup 17 (Early February) | Trade Deadline |
| Matchup 18 (Mid February) | All-Star Break / Postseason Begins |
| Matchup 21 (Late March) | Championship Weeks |