The 2012âÂÂ13 CBA season was the 18th CBA season. This season began on November 24, 2012.
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:
+ 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.
+++ Only 1 allowed in the 4th quarter.
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The following players were named the Domestic and Foreign Players of the Week.