The 2020–21 CBA season was the 26th season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). All games were played in Zhuji, Zhejiang. The regular season was divided into four stages. The first stage began on 17 October 2020 and ended on 14 November 2020. The second stage began on 2 December 2020 and ended on 6 February 2021. The third stage began on 1 March 2021 and ended on 18 March 2021. The last stage began on 24 March 2021 and ended on 13 April 2021. The All-Star Game was played on 21 March 2021 in Qingdao. The playoffs began on 16 April 2021 and ended on 1 May 2021.
Changes from 2019–20 season
For this season, each team will play 56 games in the regular season. 20 teams are divided into two groups based on the ranking of the previous season. Each team will play against teams in their group four times and play against other teams twice.
Transactions
Free agents
Loan
Trades
Transfers
Teams
Managerial changes
Draft
The 2020 CBA Draft, the sixth edition of the CBA draft, took place on 21 August 2020 in Quanzhou, Fujian. 19 players were selected in the draft.
Foreign players
Import chart
This is the full list of international players competing in the CBA during the 2020–21 season.
Regular season
League table
Results
19 teams are divided into two groups based on the ranking of the previous season. Each team will play against teams in their group four times and play against other teams twice.
Playoffs
Bracket
First round
(5) Shandong Heroes vs. (12) Guangzhou Loong Lions
(6) Qingdao Eagles vs. (11) Sichuan Blue Whales
(7) Zhejiang Lions vs. (10) Jilin Northeast Tigers
(8) Shenzhen Aviators vs. (9) Beijing Ducks
Quarter-finals
(1) Guangdong Southern Tigers vs. (9) Beijing Ducks
(2) Liaoning Flying Leopards vs. (7) Zhejiang Lions
(3) Zhejiang Golden Bulls vs. (6) Qingdao Eagles
(4) Xinjiang Flying Tigers vs. (5) Shandong Heroes
Semi-finals
(1) Guangdong Southern Tigers vs. (5) Shandong Heroes
(2) Liaoning Flying Leopards vs. (3) Zhejiang Golden Bulls
Finals
(1) Guangdong Southern Tigers vs. (2) Liaoning Flying Leopards
Final standings
All-Star Weekend
Rising Stars Challenge
Skills Challenge
Three-Point Contest
Slam Dunk Contest
All-Star Game
Statistics
Awards
Yearly awards
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's yearly awards winners.
Players of the Week
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Player of the Week award winners.
Players of the Month
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Player of the Month award winners.
Young Players of the Month
This is a list of the 2020–21 CBA season's Young Player of the Month award winners.
Notes
References
External links
- CBA Official Website
- CBA China - 2020-21 Standings and Stats on Basketball-Reference.com
