[1] The ABL underwent contraction after it was announced that the Bangkok Cobras and the AirAsia Philippine Patriots would not be returning for the current season.
The Brunei Barracudas, who were on leave for the 2012 season, were not announced to the list of active teams for 2013.
Also, the league added Hoops Fest to the regular season schedule.
[4] The semi-finals is a best-of-five series, with the higher seeded team hosting Game 1 and 2, and 5, if necessary.
The Finals is a best-of-five series, with the higher seeded team hosting Game 1 and 2, and 5, if necessary.