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Uncover the NBA Teams Trapped in Agonizing Playoff Freezes That Shattered Records

Uncover the NBA Teams Trapped in Agonizing Playoff Freezes That Shattered Records

But with the iconic teams come the duality of the NBA: those who have long suffered through playoff disappointment.

Here are the longest playoff droughts in NBA history.

1. Charlotte Hornets: 10 Seasons (Last Playoff Appearance 2015-16)

The Hornets were agonizingly close to getting back to playoffs in the 2025-26 season, finishing with their best record (44-38) since 2015-16 as a participant in the NBA Play-In Tournament. But that is considered a separate event and not part of the official playoffs, so after the Hornets defeated the Miami Heat in their first Play-In game, they next lost to the Orlando Magic and fell short of earning the eighth and final playoff seed.

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