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• On May 7, 2015, the Saint John Mill Rats hired Rob Spon as head coach.{{cite web|title=MILL RATS RETURN CHAMPIONSHIP COACH|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100739/mill-rats-return-championship-coach|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• On May 8, 2015, the NBL Canada suspended Windsor Express head coach Bill Jones for one season.{{cite web|title=Windsor Express coach Bill Jones fined $4K, suspended 1 year|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-express-coach-bill-jones-fined-4k-suspended-1-year-1.3066415|website=CBC|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• On May 29, 2015, the NBL Canada hired Brampton A's head coach Dave Magley as league commissioner.{{cite web|title=NBL Canada Unanimously Hires New Commissioner|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/p/14578/nr/100744/nbl-canada-unanimously-hires-new-commissioner|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• On July 14, 2015, the Windsor Express hired Tony Jones as interim head coach, temporarily replacing his brother, Bill.{{cite web|title=Express Hire Tony Jones as Interim Head Coach|url=http://www.windsorexpress.ca/news/100226/express-hire-tony-jones-as-interim-head-coach|website=WindsorExpress.ca|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• On July 29, 2015, the London Lightning fired head coach Carlos Knox after one year with the team.{{cite web|title=Lightning dismiss Knox|url=http://www.lightningbasketball.ca/index.cfm?DocID=Press%20Releases&nr=100185|website=LightningBasketball.ca|access-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054525/http://www.lightningbasketball.ca/index.cfm?DocID=Press%20Releases&nr=100185|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
• On August 19, 2015, the London Lightning hired Kyle Julius as head coach.{{cite web|title=London Lightning welcome Kyle Julius to club|url=http://lightningbasketball.ca/p/14539/nr/100187/london-lightning-welcome-kyle-julius-to-club|website=LightningBasketball.ca|access-date=19 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911200502/http://www.lightningbasketball.ca/p/14539/nr/100187/london-lightning-welcome-kyle-julius-to-club|archive-date=11 September 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
• On February 12, 2016, the Moncton Miracles hired Paul Mokeski to replace Serge Langis.

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On October 23, 2015, Raptors 905 of the NBA D-League, who replaced the Mississauga Power earlier in the offseason, announced that they would be facing two NBL Canada teams—the Windsor Express and London Lightning—in their three-game preseason schedule. The team would visit the WFCU Centre to face the Express on the road and compete with the Lightning at their home arena, the Hershey Centre.{{cite web|title=Raptors 905 Announce Preseason Schedule|url=http://raptors905.dleague.nba.com/news/raptors-905-announce-preseason-schedule/|website=NBA.com|access-date=9 December 2015}}{{cite web|title=Windsor Express to play Raptors 905 from NBA D-League|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-express-to-play-raptors-905-from-nba-d-league-1.3272745|website=CBC|access-date=9 December 2015}} On November 5, Raptors 905 defeated the Express, 117–114. Adrian Moss, who scored 38 points, helped Windsor make a comeback after facing an 18-point deficit at halftime.{{cite web|last1=Shalapata|first1=Ian|title=Windsor Takes Raptors 905 To The Wire|url=http://sports.windsorsquare.ca/archives/81023/windsor-takes-raptors-905-to-the-wire|website=Windsor Square|access-date=9 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210215007/http://sports.windsorsquare.ca/archives/81023/windsor-takes-raptors-905-to-the-wire|archive-date=10 December 2015|url-status=dead}} Raptors 905 picked up another win over the Lightning on November 9, after pulling off a 126–111 victory. Tyshawn Patterson, a draft combine addition, led London with 26 points.{{cite web|last1=Dalla Costa|first1=Morris|title=D-League Raptors beat London Lightning in exhibition game|url=https://lfpress.com/2015/11/09/d-league-raptors-beat-london-lightning-in-exhibition-game|website=London Free Press|access-date=9 December 2015}} The Windsor Express played another preseason game against the Lima Express of the Midwest Professional Basketball Association (MPBA) on December 13 at the St. Clair College SportsPlex in Windsor, pulling off the 108–82 win.{{cite web|title=LIMA EXPRESS TO JOIN MPBA|url=http://www.thelimaexpress.com/news_article/show/559782?referrer_id=1067145|website=TheLimaExpress.com|access-date=10 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222144244/http://www.thelimaexpress.com/news_article/show/559782?referrer_id=1067145|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}} Maurice Bolden led Windsor with 24 points while Lima's Jody Hill put up a game-high 26 points.{{cite web|title=Express Beat Lima in International Exhibition Game Sunday|url=http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100802/express-beat-lima-in-international-exhibition-game-sunday|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134045/http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100802/express-beat-lima-in-international-exhibition-game-sunday|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}}

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On December 18, 2015, the Halifax Hurricanes and Island Storm competed in a preseason game at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, with the Hurricanes winning, 106–103.{{cite web|last1=Jala|first1=David|title=Hoops sneak preview at Sydney's Centre 200|url=http://www.capebretonpost.com/Sports/2015-12-18/article-4380849/Hoops-sneak-preview-at-Sydneys-Centre-200/1|website=Cape Breton Post|access-date=19 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222105254/http://www.capebretonpost.com/Sports/2015-12-18/article-4380849/Hoops-sneak-preview-at-Sydneys-Centre-200/1|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}} Centre 200 is expected to be the home of the future NBL Canada team, the Cape Breton Highlanders. On December 19, the London Lightning defeated the Windsor Express, 97–87, behind 19 points from Chad Posthumus and Stephen Maxwell.{{cite web|title=Lightning Zap Express in Pre-Season Match|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5082064|website=OurSportsCentral|access-date=20 December 2015}} The Hurricanes also won their second preseason contest over the Moncton Miracles, that same day, pulling away for a 110–91 victory.{{cite web|last1=Mosher|first1=Monty|title=Criswell makes case for roster spot with 20 points in Hurricanes win|url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/hurricanes/1328557-criswell-makes-case-for-roster-spot-with-20-points-in-hurricanes-win|website=The Chronicle Herald|access-date=20 December 2015}} On December 21, the Miracles defeated the Storm, 115–110, in a fundraising game at Crandall University. Moncton's James Justice led all scorers with 27 points.{{cite web|title=MonctonMiracles on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/MonctonMiracles/status/679115620940517376|website=Twitter|access-date=22 December 2015}} On December 23, the Saint John Mill Rats defeated the Miracles, 128–110, behind 33 points from Doug Herring, Jr. They set a franchise record for most fans at the Harbour Station, with an attendance of 6,646.{{cite web|title=RECORD CROWD SEES MILL RATS DISMANTLE MIRACLES 128-110|url=http://www.millratsbasketball.ca/p/14579/nr/100188/record-crowd-sees-mill-rats-dismantle-miracles-128-110|website=MillRatsBasketball.ca|publisher=Saint John Mill Rats|access-date=24 December 2015}}{{cite web|title=NBL Canada Takes Show On The Road|url=http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100801/nbl-canada-takes-show-on-the-road|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=18 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110152/http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100801/nbl-canada-takes-show-on-the-road|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}}

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• The league established a team from St. Catharines, Ontario called the Niagara River Lions. They begin play at the Meridian Centre as a member of the Central Division.{{cite web|title=Niagara River Lions Officially Arrive in the NBLC|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100743/niagara-river-lions-officially-arrive-in-the-nblc|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• The NBL Canada unanimously hired Brampton A's head coach and general manager Dave Magley as commissioner, succeeding Paul Riley.
• The Mississauga Power franchise folded with the creation of Raptors 905, a D-League affiliate to the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) acquired the team's rights.{{cite web|title=The Mississauga Power Join MLSE To Become Raptors 905|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100746/the-mississauga-power-join-mlse-to-become-raptors-905|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• The Halifax Rainmen filed for bankruptcy in the fallout of the 2015 NBL Canada Finals brawl. The franchise later gets new ownership and is rebranded as the Halifax Hurricanes.{{cite web|title=Professional basketball returning to Halifax for 2015-16 NBLC season with local ownership|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100765/professional-basketball-returning-to-halifax-for-2015-16-nblc-season-with-local-ownership|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Halifax Rainmen file for bankruptcy|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/p/14578/nr/100748/halifax-rainmen-file-for-bankruptcy|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• The Brampton A's relocated from Brampton to Orangeville, Ontario. Their home arena changed from the Powerade Centre to the Athlete Institute. They were also renamed the Orangeville A's.{{cite web|last1=Inscoe|first1=Robin|title=UPDATE: National Basketball League of Canada approves Brampton A's move to Orangeville|url=http://www.orangeville.com/sports-story/5843641-update-national-basketball-league-of-canada-approves-brampton-a-s-move-to-orangeville/|website=Orangeville Banner|access-date=19 September 2015}}
• The league announced the Cape Breton Highlanders, a new expansion team from Sydney, Nova Scotia, who were expected to operate in the 2015–16 season in the Atlantic Division.{{cite web|last1=MacDonald|first1=Glenn|title=Group expected to announce NBL team for Sydney on Tuesday|url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1311768-group-expected-to-announce-nbl-team-for-sydney-on-tuesday|website=The Chronicle Herald|access-date=19 September 2015}} However they later announced they would not join until the 2016–17 season.
• The Saint John Mill Rats unveiled a new logo, slightly resembling their previous one, and an official slogan "Building Amazing Now".{{cite web|title=Mill Rats Unveil New Logo and Sign Two NBL Canada MVP's|url=http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100781/mill-rats-unveil-new-logo-and-sign-two-nbl-canada-mvps|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=12 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222154345/http://www.nblcanada.com/news/100781/mill-rats-unveil-new-logo-and-sign-two-nbl-canada-mvps |archive-date=December 22, 2015}}
• The Mill Rats signed two former NBL Canada Most Valuable Players in Anthony Anderson and Gabe Freeman in a key offseason acquisition.
• The league's Board of Governors approved of a stricter drug policy, a dress code, and created rules to promote sportsmanship.{{cite web|title=NBL CANADA Board Make Rulings to Improve League|url=http://nblcanada.ca/news/100790/nbl-canada-board-make-rulings-to-improve-league|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=9 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210220930/http://nblcanada.ca/news/100790/nbl-canada-board-make-rulings-to-improve-league|archive-date=10 December 2015|url-status=dead}}
• The defending champions Windsor Express got new members from a private local partner to add to its ownership.{{cite web|title=NBL Canada's Defending Champion Adds Local Ownership Group|url=http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100799/nbl-canadas-defending-champion-adds-local-ownership-group|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=12 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219082439/http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100799/nbl-canadas-defending-champion-adds-local-ownership-group|archive-date=19 December 2015|url-status=dead}}
• The Mill Rats set a franchise record with an attendance of 6,646 in a preseason game vs the Moncton Miracles on December 23, 2015.
• Doug Herring, Jr. of the Mill Rats and Logan Stutz of the River Lions become the first co-Players of the Week on December 27, 2015.{{cite web|title=Logan Stutz & Doug Herring Jr. Named NBLC Co-Players of the Week|url=http://www.nblcanada.ca/p/14578/nr/100822/logan-stutz-doug-herring-jr-named-nblc-co-players-of-the-week|publisher=NBL Canada|access-date=28 December 2015}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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