2023 NBA Draft: Timeline and Key Dates

The 2023 NBA Draft is on June 22, but there’s quite a few key dates leading up to the event.

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