Shams Charania: Sources: NBA’s expected restart dates: – July 30-Aug. 14: Seeding games – Aug.15-16: Play-in tournaments – Aug. 17: Playoffs begin – Aug. 30: Family/guests of teams arrive – Aug. 31-Sept. 13: Conf. Semifinals – Sept. 15-Sept. 28: Conf. Finals – Sept. 30-Oct. 13: NBA Finals