2006–07 NBL season

The 2006–07 NBL season was the 29th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. For the first time, a team was established from outside the Australasian area, with the Singapore Slingers taking over the licence of the Hunter Pirates. A new franchise, the South Dragons, was established in Melbourne, taking the number of teams to twelve.

2006–07 NBL season
Logo of the league sponsored by Philips
LeagueNational Basketball League
Season2006–07
Dates20 September 2006 – 9 March 2007
Number of teams12
TV partner(s)Australia: New Zealand:
  • Sky Sport
Regular season
Season championsBrisbane Bullets
Season MVP Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane)
Finals
ChampionsBrisbane Bullets (3rd title)
  Runners-upMelbourne Tigers
SemifinalistsSydney Kings
Cairns Taipans
Finals MVP Sam Mackinnon (Brisbane)
Statistical leaders
Points Carlos Powell (New Zealand) 28.2
Rebounds Rosell Ellis (South) 11.4
Assists Brett Maher (Adelaide) 6.6

The Brisbane Bullets established a new NBL record of 21 straight wins, including 18 in the regular season.

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