2016–17 CBA season
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Semifinalists |
Liaoning Flying Leopards Shenzhen Leopards |
| Teams | 20 |
| Games played | 38 |
| Dates | October 29, 2016 – February 19, 2017 (regular season） February 24, 2017 – March 19, 2017 (Playoffs) March 31, 2017 – April 16, 2017 (Finals) |
| Top seed | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| Awards | |
| Domestic MVP |
 Ding Yanyuhang
|
| International MVP |
 Jimmer Fredette
|
| Statistical leaders | |
| Points |
Jimmer Fredette
37.6
|
| Rebounds |
Malcolm Thomas
16.4
|
| Assists |
Jamaal Franklin
8.8
|
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The 2016–17 CBA season is the 22nd season of the Chinese Basketball Association.
The regular season began on Saturday, October 29, 2016, with the defending champion Sichuan Blue Whales hosting the Beikong Fly Dragons.
The regular season ends on Sunday, February 19, 2017, and the playoffs begin on Friday, February 24, 2017.
One team relocated ahead of the season.
All teams except the Bayi Rockets can have two foreign players. The bottom 4 teams from the previous season (except Bayi) have the additional right to sign an extra Asian player.
The rules for using foreign players in each game are described in this chart:
+ Including players from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
++ If a team waives its right to sign an extra Asian player, it may use its 2 foreign players for 7 quarters collectively.
+++ Only 1 allowed in the 4th quarter.
This is the full list of international players who competed in the CBA during the 2016-17 season.
The 2017 CBA Playoffs began on February 24 and end on April 7, 2017.
Bold Series winner
Italics Team with home-court advantage
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