2023 NBA Draft: Timeline and Key Dates
The NBA draft is a special night for many people. It's a time that represents hope and opportunity; for players' dreams to become a reality or for NBA teams to add talent as they pursue improving their roster. And the same goes for dedicated fans as well. But, regardless of one's involvement, the NBA Draft is a big night.
And months before Adam Silver steps on stage to announce the number one pick, there is a jam-packed pre-draft process. Teams diligently continue to study and learn about prospects in hopes of gathering enough information to allow them to make the best selection for their organization. And players and their agents navigate the process by trying to impress teams and the media alike to try and move the needle. And many players are faced with challenging decisions during this process. For example, do they enter the draft, and if so, do they stay in or return to school?
So the 2023 NBA Draft will happen at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on June 22, but as I mentioned, quite a few things happen beforehand. So regardless if you work in the basketball industry or are just following along as a fan. Here are some key dates worth noting relevant to the 2023 NBA Draft:
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Date: April 12-15, 2023
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
NBA Early Entry Deadline
Date: April 23, 2023
Time: 11:59 PM ET
G League Elite Camp
Date: May 13-14. 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois
NBA Draft Combine
Date: May 15-21, 2023
Location: Chicago, Illinois
NBA Draft Lottery
Date: May 16, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Chicago, Illinois
NCAA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:59 PM ET
Adidas Eurocamp
Date: June 9-11, 2023
Location: Treviso, Italy
NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline
Date: June 12, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM ET
2023 NBA Draft
Date: June 22, 2023
Location: Brooklyn, New York