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| 1996 NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 12 April – 28 September 1996 3 – 20 October 1996 (Finals) 25 October – 3 November 1996 (Grand Finals) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| TV partner(s) | Network Ten Fox Sports |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Melbourne Tigers |
| Season MVP | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Top scorer | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | South East Melbourne Magic (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Melbourne Tigers |
| Finals MVP | Mike Kelly (South East Melbourne) |
The 1996 NBL season was the 18th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 14 teams contest the league.