October 15th, 2008 
Stephen Rhodes 
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Below is the NBA calendar for the 2008-09 season:
Oct. 24—Preseason ends.
Oct. 27—Rosters set for opening day, 6 p.m. EST.
Oct. 28—Start of regular season.
Jan. 5—10-day contracts may now be signed.
Jan. 10—All player contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the season.
Feb. 15—All-Star game (Phoenix).
Feb. 19—Trading Deadline, 3 p.m. EST.
April 8-11—Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament.
April 15—Regular season ends.
April 16—Rosters set for playoffs, 3 p.m. EST
April 18—Playoffs begin.
April 26—Early entry eligibility deadline (11:59 p.m. EDT).
May 19—Draft lottery.
June 5—NBA finals start date (possible move-up to June 3).
June 15—NBA draft early entry entrant withdrawal deadline (5 p.m. EDT).
June 18—NBA finals latest possible end date.
June 25—NBA draft.
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