[5][6] The Chiba Jets are the inaugural EASL champions after defeating Seoul SK Knights in the final in the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

[11][12] Champions San Miguel Beermen and runners-up TNT Tropang Giga qualified for the EASL season.

[13] Furthermore, Barangay Ginebra withdrew for undisclosed reasons and were replaced by semifinalists Meralco Bolts shortly prior to the start of the league.

Hong Kong based Chun Yu Bay Area Dragons, a franchise team, were also expected participate.

However, the EASL announced the Dragons' disbandment on 1 September 2023 reportedly due to financial reasons.

[4] The initial official draw for the 2022–23 EASL season was held on 28 June 2022 at the Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila in Taguig.

[25] The Champions Week would be tagged as a "special tournament" which would proceed the start of the inaugural season proper.