The 2021-22 season will continue to retain the play-offs. At the same time, the key time node for next season will also be announced. The season will start on October 20 and will end on June 20 next year at the latest.

The playoff system has not changed from last season. The teams ranked 7th-10th in their respective leagues in the regular season win rate will participate and compete for the 7th and 8th seeds in the playoffs.

Key time nodes for the 2021-22 season

The free market opens at 6:00 on August 3 (Teams can start negotiations with free agents)

At 00:01 on August 7 the team can start signing with free agents

August 9-18 Las Vegas Summer League

September 29 Pre-season training camp begins

October 20 The regular season kicks off

April 11, 2022, the regular season ends

April 13-16, 2022 Play-offs

April 17, 2022: The playoffs begin

June 3, 2022, the finals will begin

June 20, 2022 Finals Game 7 (if necessary)

June 24, 2022 Draft