This season began on November 24, 2012.

[1] All teams except Bayi Rockets can have two foreign players, while the bottom 5 teams of last season have an extra right to sign an Asian player.

The rule of using players in each game is described in this chart:[2] + Including players from Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei.

++ If teams waive their rights to sign the extra Asian player, they may use foreign players for 7 quarters collectively.

The following players were named the Domestic and Foreign Players of the Week.