Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is a comprehensive year-by-year breakdown of the Charlotte Hornets’ regular season records and playoff outcomes from their inception in the 1988–89 NBA season through the 2024–25 season:
| Season | W | L | Win% | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | 20 | 62 | .244 | Did not qualify |
| 1989–90 | 19 | 63 | .232 | Did not qualify |
| 1990–91 | 26 | 56 | .317 | Did not qualify |
| 1991–92 | 31 | 51 | .378 | Did not qualify |
| 1992–93 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1993–94 | 41 | 41 | .500 | Did not qualify |
| 1994–95 | 50 | 32 | .610 | Lost in First Round |
| 1995–96 | 41 | 41 | .500 | Did not qualify |
| 1996–97 | 54 | 28 | .659 | Lost in First Round |
| 1997–98 | 51 | 31 | .622 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1998–99 | 26 | 24 | .520 | Did not qualify |
| 1999–00 | 49 | 33 | .598 | Lost in First Round |
| 2000–01 | 46 | 36 | .561 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2001–02 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2002–03 | — | — | — | Franchise relocated to New Orleans |
| 2004–05 | 18 | 64 | .220 | Did not qualify |
| 2005–06 | 26 | 56 | .317 | Did not qualify |
| 2006–07 | 33 | 49 | .402 | Did not qualify |
| 2007–08 | 32 | 50 | .390 | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | 35 | 47 | .427 | Did not qualify |
| 2009–10 | 44 | 38 | .537 | Lost in First Round |
| 2010–11 | 34 | 48 | .415 | Did not qualify |
| 2011–12 | 7 | 59 | .106 | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 21 | 61 | .256 | Did not qualify |
| 2013–14 | 43 | 39 | .524 | Lost in First Round |
| 2014–15 | 33 | 49 | .402 | Did not qualify |
| 2015–16 | 48 | 34 | .585 | Lost in First Round |
| 2016–17 | 36 | 46 | .439 | Did not qualify |
| 2017–18 | 36 | 46 | .439 | Did not qualify |
| 2018–19 | 39 | 43 | .476 | Did not qualify |
| 2019–20 | 23 | 42 | .354 | Did not qualify |
| 2020–21 | 33 | 39 | .458 | Lost in Play-In Tournament |
| 2021–22 | 43 | 39 | .524 | Lost in Play-In Tournament |
| 2022–23 | 27 | 55 | .329 | Did not qualify |
| 2023–24 | 21 | 61 | .256 | Did not qualify |
| 2024–25 | 19 | 63 | .232 | Did not qualify |
This table provides a detailed overview of the Hornets’ performance each season, including their win-loss records and playoff outcomes.
As of the end of the 2024–25 season, the Charlotte Hornets have an all-time regular season record of 1,193 wins and 1,602 losses, resulting in a .427 winning percentage over 35 seasons. They have made 10 playoff appearances but have yet to advance beyond the Conference Semifinals.