The final placement of teams in the National Basketball Association for the 2016-2017 regular season determined playoff seeding and draft lottery positions. This ranking reflected each team’s performance throughout the season, measured primarily by their win-loss record.
The end-of-season standings held significant implications. Teams with higher rankings secured home-court advantage in the playoffs, a considerable benefit. Lower-ranked teams, while missing the playoffs, received better odds in the subsequent NBA draft lottery, increasing their chances of acquiring high-potential players. Historically, these results have shaped team strategies and long-term competitive balance.