Overview

The Charlotte Hornets have played a total of 31 seasons. Their first season was in 1989, and their most recent season was in 2021.

Have the Charlotte Hornets gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1989 and 2002, the team was known as the Charlotte Hornets.
In 2005, the team changed their name to the Charlotte Bobcats.
In 2015, the team changed their name back to the Charlotte Hornets.

When was the last time the Hornets were in the playoffs?

The Charlotte Hornets last made the playoffs in 2016, when they lost the Eastern Conference First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 10 times in their 31 seasons.

When was the last time the Hornets missed the playoffs?

The Charlotte Hornets last missed the playoffs in 2021.

When was the last time the Hornets won a playoff series?

In 2002, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference First Round.

When was the last time the Hornets lost a playoff series?

In 2016, the Charlotte Hornets lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference First Round.

What years did the Hornets make the NBA Finals?

The Charlotte Hornets have never appeared in a NBA Finals.

How many NBA Titles have the Hornets won?

The Charlotte Hornets have never won a NBA Finals. The closest they came to winning a championship was in 1993, 1998, 2001 and 2002 when they lost the Eastern Conference Semifinals.