NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA said Monday that this summer’s free agency period will begin Aug. 2.
That timeframe, shortly after the end of the NBA Finals and then the NBA draft, is consistent with what would occur in a normal year. The last possible date for the NBA Finals is July 22, and the draft will take place on July 29.
Teams may begin negotiating with players at 6 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 2, and signi…
