Trade Waiting Period – Re-signed Players
First day that players signed by the team they played for last season can be traded
Trade Waiting Period for Newly Signed Players
First day that players signed in free agency for the 2020-21 season can be traded
Rookie Scale Option Exercise Deadline
Last day a team can pick up the team option on a player for the following season, retaining their rights
Deadline to Sign Qualifying Offer
Last day a player can sign the 1 year guaranteed contract issued by their team, that would make them an unrestricted free agent the following season
Deadline to “Waive and Stretch” for Salary Cap Purposes
Last day a team can waive a player on their roster and "stretch" their salary over several years to reduce the cost in any given season