Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a comprehensive table summarizing the Chicago Bulls’ regular season performance and playoff outcomes for each season from their inception in 1966 through the 2024–25 NBA season:
| Season | W | L | Win% | Division Finish | Conference Finish | Playoffs Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966–67 | 33 | 48 | .407 | 4th (Western) | 8th (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1967–68 | 29 | 53 | .354 | 4th (Western) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1968–69 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 4th (Western) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1969–70 | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3rd (Western) | 7th (NBA) | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1970–71 | 51 | 31 | .622 | 3rd (Western) | 5th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1971–72 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 2nd (Midwest) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1972–73 | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2nd (Midwest) | 4th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1973–74 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 2nd (Midwest) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1974–75 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 1st (Midwest) | 4th (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1975–76 | 24 | 58 | .293 | 4th (Midwest) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1976–77 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2nd (Central) | 6th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1977–78 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 3rd (Central) | 7th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1978–79 | 31 | 51 | .378 | 4th (Central) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1979–80 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 4th (Central) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1980–81 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 2nd (Central) | 6th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1981–82 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 4th (Central) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1982–83 | 28 | 54 | .341 | 5th (Central) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1983–84 | 27 | 55 | .329 | 5th (Central) | 10th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1984–85 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 3rd (Central) | 7th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1985–86 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 4th (Central) | 8th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1986–87 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 5th (Central) | 8th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 1987–88 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1988–89 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 5th (Central) | 6th (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1989–90 | 55 | 27 | .671 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1990–91 | 61 | 21 | .744 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1991–92 | 67 | 15 | .817 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1992–93 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1993–94 | 55 | 27 | .671 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1994–95 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 3rd (Central) | 5th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1995–96 | 72 | 10 | .878 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1996–97 | 69 | 13 | .841 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1997–98 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | NBA Champions |
| 1998–99* | 13 | 37 | .260 | 8th (Central) | 13th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 1999–00 | 17 | 65 | .207 | 8th (Central) | 14th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | 15 | 67 | .183 | 8th (Central) | 15th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8th (Central) | 15th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2002–03 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 7th (Central) | 13th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2003–04 | 23 | 59 | .280 | 7th (Central) | 14th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2004–05 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 2nd (Central) | 4th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2005–06 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 3rd (Central) | 7th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2006–07 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2007–08 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 4th (Central) | 11th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 2nd (Central) | 7th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2009–10 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 3rd (Central) | 8th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2010–11 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2011–12* | 50 | 16 | .758 | 1st (Central) | 1st (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2012–13 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 2nd (Central) | 5th (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2013–14 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 2nd (Central) | 4th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2014–15 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 2nd (Central) | 3rd (NBA) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2015–16 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 4th (Central) | 9th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2016–17 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 4th (Central) | 8th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2017–18 | 27 | 55 | .329 | 5th (Central) | 13th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2018–19 | 22 | 60 | .268 | 5th (Central) | 13th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2019–20* | 22 | 43 | .338 | 3rd (Central) | 11th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2020–21 | 31 | 41 | .431 | 3rd (Central) | 11th (NBA) | Did not qualify |
| 2021–22 | 46 | 36 | .561 | 2nd (Central) | 6th (NBA) | Lost First Round |
| 2022– |
This table provides a detailed overview of the Bulls’ performance each season, including their win-loss records and playoff outcomes.