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| 1986 NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 25 April – 28 September 1986 1 – 4 October 1986 (semi-finals) 11 – 19 October 1986 (Grand Final) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC, SAS-10, TV0, STW9 |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Adelaide 36ers |
| Season MVP | Leroy Loggins (Brisbane) |
| Top scorer | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Adelaide 36ers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Brisbane Bullets |
| Finals MVP | Mark Davis (Adelaide) |
The 1986 NBL season was the eighth season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 14 teams contested the league.