| Key dates | |
| 2012-13 | |
| Date | Event |
| May 21, 2013 | NBA Draft Lottery |
| May 22, 2013 | Conference Finals begin (possible move-up to May 21) |
| June 6, 2013 | The Finals begin (possible move-up to June 4) |
| June 17, 2013 | NBA Draft early entry withdrawal deadline (5 p.m. ET) |
| June 20, 2013 | Last possible date for 2013 NBA Finals (possible move-up to June 18) |
| June 27, 2013 | 2013 NBA Draft |
| July 13-22, 2013 | Las Vegas Summer League |
