In its first season in the CBA in 2005–06, Dongguan finished in seventh and last place in the South Division, and was out of the playoffs.

The team would soon battle its way to respectability, however, becoming somewhat regular participants in the CBA's postseason over the ensuing years.

In July 2011, NBA point guard Jeremy Lin played for the team at the ABA Club Championship, and was named the MVP of the tournament.

[2] On December 26, 2013, Bobby Brown scored a franchise-record 74 points in a game against Sichuan Blue Whales.

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.