NBA free agency is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 30, with the official “tampering” period opening at 6 p.m. ET. Multiple outlets provide live updates and reports in the lead-up to the start date, compiling the latest rumors about potential player availability and potential team moves. Coverage also notes that the offseason already includes activity ahead of the formal start, including discussion of early trades that some teams may have completed prior to the free-agency opening. As the 6 p.m. ET deadline approaches, reporting focuses on who could be available and which teams may be positioning themselves for signings, with updates presented in real time. The live streams and tracking pages are designed to aggregate developments—including signings, trades, and related market information—as teams prepare for negotiations during and after the period that precedes the official ability to complete certain free-agency actions. Overall, the sources converge on the same key timeline for the start of the period and the emphasis on continuously updated speculation and confirmed offseason moves.