List of Charlotte Hornets seasons

The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball club based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are members of the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The original Charlotte Hornets franchise played in Charlotte from 1988 to 2002, before relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana and becoming the New Orleans Hornets.[1] A new franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats, began play in the 2004–05 season.[2][3] In 2014, the Bobcats adopted the Hornets name and acquired the history and records of the original Charlotte Hornets.[4]

Seasons

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Key
Finish Final position in league or division standings
MVP Most Valuable Player
ASG MVP All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
FMVP NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
COY Coach of the Year
DPOY Defensive Player of the Year
SIX Sixth Man of the Year
ROY Rookie of the Year
MIP Most Improved Player
SPOR Sportsmanship Award
NBA champions Conference Champions Division Champions Playoff Berth Play-in Berth
Season Team League Conference Finish Division Finish Wins Losses Win% GB[a] Playoffs Awards Head Coach
Charlotte Hornets
1988–89 1988–89 NBA Eastern 12th Atlantic 6th 20 62 .244 43 Dick Harter
1989–90 1989–90 NBA Western 14th Midwest 7th 19 63 .232 44 Dick Harter
Gene Littles
1990–91 1990–91 NBA Eastern 12th Central 7th 26 56 .317 35 Gene Littles
1991–92 1991–92 NBA Eastern 12th Central 7th 31 51 .378 36 Larry Johnson (ROY) Allan Bristow
1992–93 1992–93 NBA Eastern 5th Central 3rd 44 38 .537 16 Won First round (Celtics) 3–1
Lost conference semifinals (Knicks) 4–1
1993–94 1993–94 NBA Eastern 9th Central 5th 41 41 .500 16 Dell Curry (SIX)
1994–95 1994–95 NBA Eastern 4th Central 2nd 50 32 .610 7 Lost First round (Bulls) 3–1
1995–96 1995–96 NBA Eastern 9th Central 6th 41 41 .500 31
1996–97 1996–97 NBA Eastern 6th Central 4th 54 28 .659 15 Lost First round (Knicks) 3–0 Bob Bass (EOY)
Glen Rice (ASG MVP)
Dave Cowens
1997–98 1997–98 NBA Eastern 4th Central 3rd 51 31 .622 11 Won First round (Hawks) 3–1
Lost conference semifinals (Bulls) 4–1
1998–99[b] 1998–99 NBA Eastern 9th Central 5th 26 24 .520 7 Dave Cowens
Paul Silas
1999–00 1999–00 NBA Eastern 4th Central 2nd 49 33 .598 7 Lost First round (76ers) 3–1 Paul Silas
2000–01 2000–01 NBA Eastern 6th Central 3rd 46 36 .561 10 Won First round (Heat) 3–0
Lost conference semifinals (Bucks) 4–3
2001–02 2001–02 NBA Eastern 4th Central 2nd 44 38 .537 8 Won First round (Magic) 3–1
Lost conference semifinals (Nets) 4–1
2002–03[c] Inactive
2003–04
Charlotte Bobcats
2004–05[d] 2004–05 NBA Eastern 14th Southeast 4th 18 64 .220 41 Emeka Okafor (ROY) Bernie Bickerstaff
2005–06 2005–06 NBA Eastern 13th Southeast 4th 26 56 .317 38
2006–07 2006–07 NBA Eastern 12th Southeast 4th 33 49 .402 20
2007–08 2007–08 NBA Eastern 12th Southeast 4th 32 50 .390 34 Sam Vincent
2008–09 2008–09 NBA Eastern 10th Southeast 4th 35 47 .427 31 Larry Brown
2009–10 2009–10 NBA Eastern 7th Southeast 4th 44 38 .537 17 Lost First round (Magic) 4–0
2010–11 2010–11 NBA Eastern 10th Southeast 4th 34 48 .415 28 Larry Brown
Paul Silas
2011–12[e] 2011–12 NBA Eastern 15th Southeast 5th 7 59 .106 43 Paul Silas
2012–13 2012–13 NBA Eastern 14th Southeast 4th 21 61 .256 45 Mike Dunlap
2013–14 2013–14 NBA Eastern 7th Southeast 3rd 43 39 .524 13 Lost First round (Heat) 4–0 Steve Clifford
Charlotte Hornets
2014–15[f] 2014–15 NBA Eastern 11th Southeast 4th 33 49 .402 27 Steve Clifford
2015–16 2015–16 NBA Eastern 6th Southeast 3rd 48 34 .585 9 Lost First round (Heat) 4–3
2016–17 2016–17 NBA Eastern 11th Southeast 4th 36 46 .439 17 Kemba Walker (SPOR)
2017–18 2017–18 NBA Eastern 10th Southeast 3rd 36 46 .439 23 Kemba Walker (SPOR)
2018–19 2018–19 NBA Eastern 9th Southeast 2nd 39 43 .476 21 James Borrego
2019–20[g] 2019–20 NBA Eastern 9th Southeast 3rd 23 42 .354 29
2020–21[h] 2020–21 NBA Eastern 10th Southeast 4th 33 39 .458 16 LaMelo Ball (ROY)
2021–22 2021–22 NBA Eastern 10th Southeast 3rd 43 39 .524 10
2022–23 2022–23 NBA Eastern 14th Southeast 5th 27 55 .329 31 Steve Clifford
2023–24 2023–24 NBA Eastern 13th Southeast 4th 21 61 .256 43

All-time records

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Statistics are correct as of the conclusion of the 2023–24 NBA season.

Statistic Wins Losses Win%
All-time regular season record 1,174 1,539 .433
All-time postseason record 23 40 .365
All-time regular and postseason record 1,197 1,579 .431

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Notes

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  1. ^ The formula is as follows:  
  2. ^ Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened regular season schedule of 50 games.[5]
  3. ^ Prior to the season, the Charlotte Hornets relocated to New Orleans and became the New Orleans Hornets.
  4. ^ The Charlotte Bobcats began play as a new expansion team (considered the league's 30th franchise at the time).[6]
  5. ^ Due to a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011, and all 30 teams played a shortened regular season schedule of 66 games.[7]
  6. ^ Prior to the season, the Charlotte Bobcats were renamed Charlotte Hornets, and acquired the history and records of the original Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002) from the New Orleans Pelicans.
  7. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was suspended on March 11, 2020, ending the Hornets' season after 65 games.
  8. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season did not start until December 22, 2020, and all 30 teams played a shortened regular season schedule of 72 games.

References

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  1. ^ Mary Foster (May 10, 2002). "Owners approve Hornets' move to New Orleans". USA Today. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  2. ^ "Johnson will be NBA's first black majority owner". ESPN. December 17, 2002. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  3. ^ "NBA Expansion Franchise To Be Named Charlotte Bobcats". Charlotte Bobcats. June 11, 2003. Archived from the original on January 15, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  4. ^ Feldman, Dan. "Charlotte Hornets assume historical records from New Pelicans". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Donovan, John (February 4, 1999). "Let the semi-season begin: Expect injuries, intensity and a new champion in '99". CNN Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "Charlotte Bobcats Become NBA’s 30th Team" NBA.com
  7. ^ Beck, Howard (November 28, 2011). "Two Exhibition Games for N.B.A. Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Charlotte Hornets Basketball Reference (via The Wayback Machine)
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