Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is a comprehensive table summarizing the Brooklyn Nets’ regular season standings throughout their franchise history, including their time as the New Jersey Americans, New York Nets, and New Jersey Nets.
| Season | Team Name | League | W | L | W-L% | Division Finish | Playoffs Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–68 | New Jersey Americans | ABA | 36 | 42 | .462 | 5th (Eastern) | Did not qualify |
| 1968–69 | New York Nets | ABA | 17 | 61 | .218 | 6th (Eastern) | Did not qualify |
| 1969–70 | New York Nets | ABA | 39 | 45 | .464 | 4th (Eastern) | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 1970–71 | New York Nets | ABA | 40 | 44 | .476 | 4th (Eastern) | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 1971–72 | New York Nets | ABA | 44 | 40 | .524 | 3rd (Eastern) | Lost in ABA Finals |
| 1972–73 | New York Nets | ABA | 30 | 54 | .357 | 4th (Eastern) | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 1973–74 | New York Nets | ABA | 55 | 29 | .655 | 1st (Eastern) | Won ABA Championship |
| 1974–75 | New York Nets | ABA | 58 | 26 | .690 | 1st (Eastern) | Lost in Division Semifinals |
| 1975–76 | New York Nets | ABA | 55 | 29 | .655 | 2nd (Eastern) | Won ABA Championship |
| 1976–77 | New York Nets | NBA | 22 | 60 | .268 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1977–78 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 24 | 58 | .293 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1978–79 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 37 | 45 | .451 | 4th (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1979–80 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 34 | 48 | .415 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1980–81 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 24 | 58 | .293 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1981–82 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 44 | 38 | .537 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1982–83 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2nd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1983–84 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 45 | 37 | .549 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1984–85 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 42 | 40 | .512 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1985–86 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 39 | 43 | .476 | 4th (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1986–87 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 24 | 58 | .293 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1987–88 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 19 | 63 | .232 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1988–89 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 26 | 56 | .317 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1989–90 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 17 | 65 | .207 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1990–91 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 26 | 56 | .317 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1991–92 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 40 | 42 | .488 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1992–93 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1993–94 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 45 | 37 | .549 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1994–95 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 30 | 52 | .366 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 30 | 52 | .366 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1996–97 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 26 | 56 | .317 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 1997–98 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 1998–99 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 16 | 34 | .320 | 7th (Eastern) | Did not qualify |
| 1999–00 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 31 | 51 | .378 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 26 | 56 | .317 | 6th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 52 | 30 | .634 | 1st (Atlantic) | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 2002–03 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 49 | 33 | .598 | 1st (Atlantic) | Lost in NBA Finals |
| 2003–04 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 47 | 35 | .573 | 1st (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2004–05 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 42 | 40 | .512 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2005–06 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 49 | 33 | .598 | 1st (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2006–07 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 41 | 41 | .500 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2007–08 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 34 | 48 | .415 | 4th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 34 | 48 | .415 | 4th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2009–10 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 12 | 70 | .146 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2010–11 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 24 | 58 | .293 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | New Jersey Nets | NBA | 22 | 44 | .333 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2nd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2013–14 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2nd (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2014–15 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 38 | 44 | .463 | 3rd (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2015–16 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 21 | 61 | .256 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2016–17 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 20 | 62 | .244 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 28 | 54 | .341 | 5th (Atlantic) | Did not qualify |
| 2018–19 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 42 | 40 | .512 | 4th (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2019–20 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 35 | 37 | .486 | 4th (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2020–21 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 48 | 24 | .667 | 2nd (Atlantic) | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2021–22 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 44 | 38 | .537 | 4th (Atlantic) | Lost in First Round |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn Nets | NBA | 45 | 37 | .549 | 4th (Atlantic |
This table provides a detailed overview of the Nets’ performance each season, including their win-loss records and playoff outcomes.