The longest currently active NBA Finals drought belongs to the Sacramento Kings, who have gone 73 years without appearing in a NBA Finals.
The longest all time NBA Finals drought belongs to the Sacramento Kings, who have gone 73 years without appearing in a NBA Finals in this still active drought. Their last appearance in the NBA Finals was in the 1950-51 season.
| Team | Years | Start Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 73 | 1952 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 63 | 1962 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 53 | 1971 |
| Washington Wizards | 45 | 1980 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 36 | 1989 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 1990 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 32 | 1993 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 1996 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 29 | 1996 |
| Chicago Bulls | 26 | 1999 |
| Utah Jazz | 26 | 1999 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 2000 |
| Indiana Pacers | 23 | 2001 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 2002 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 21 | 2004 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 2003 |
| Detroit Pistons | 19 | 2006 |
| Orlando Magic | 14 | 2010 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 12 | 2012 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 11 | 2013 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 10 | 2015 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 | 2019 |
| Toronto Raptors | 5 | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 3 | 2021 |
| Golden State Warriors | 2 | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2 | 2022 |
| Phoenix Suns | 2 | 2022 |
| Boston Celtics | 1 | 2023 |
| Team | Years | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 73 | 1952 | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 63 | 1962 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 53 | 1971 | |
| Denver Nuggets | 46 | 1977 | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 46 | 1975 | 2021 |
| Washington Wizards | 45 | 1980 | |
| Golden State Warriors | 39 | 1976 | 2015 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 36 | 1971 | 2007 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 36 | 1989 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 1990 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 32 | 1993 | |
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 1957 | 1988 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 1996 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 29 | 1996 | |
| Phoenix Suns | 27 | 1994 | 2021 |
| Chicago Bulls | 26 | 1999 | |
| Utah Jazz | 26 | 1999 | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 25 | 1981 | 2006 |
| New Jersey Nets | 25 | 1977 | 2002 |
| Chicago Bulls | 24 | 1967 | 1991 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 2000 | |
| Indiana Pacers | 23 | 1977 | 2000 |
| Indiana Pacers | 23 | 2001 | |
| Toronto Raptors | 23 | 1996 | 2019 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 2002 |
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 1, 2024.
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