The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 10 seasons in a row, which is the longest currently active streak in the NBA. During this streak the Celtics have not won any championships.
The San Antonio Spurs have the record for most consecutive playoff appearances at 22 seasons. The streak started in 1998 and went until 2019. During this stretch the Spurs won 5 NBA Titles.
| Team | Seasons | Start Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 10 | 2015 |
| 2 | Milwaukee Bucks | 8 | 2017 |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | 7 | 2018 |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 6 | 2019 |
| 5 | Miami Heat | 5 | 2020 |
| 6 | Phoenix Suns | 4 | 2021 |
| 7 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | New York Knicks | 2 | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2 | 2023 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2 | 2023 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2 | 2023 | |
| 12 | Indiana Pacers | 1 | 2024 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1 | 2024 | |
| Orlando Magic | 1 | 2024 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 1 | 2024 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 2024 |
All National Basketball Association Teams
Longest Championship Drought By City
All NBA stats, streaks, droughts and records are updated based on games played on or before May 15, 2024.
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