Longest Playoffs Missed Streaks in NBA History
List with the top 50 longest streaks of consecutive seasons without Playoffs appearances.
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Most Consecutive Seasons Without Playoffs Appearances in NBA History -
Top 50 Streaks
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Rk |
Team |
Consecutive Playoffs Missed |
Seasons |
Season
W-L (%) |
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| 1. | Sacramento Kings | 16 | 2007-2022 | 467-809 | (.366) | |
| 2. | Los Angeles Clippers | 15 | 1977-1991 | 417-813 | (.339) | |
| 3. | Minnesota Timberwolves | 13 | 2005-2017 | 360-690 | (.343) | |
| 4. | Golden State Warriors | 12 | 1995-2006 | 332-620 | (.349) | |
| 5. | Phoenix Suns | 10 | 2011-2020 | 306-489 | (.385) | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 10 | 1991-2000 | 239-549 | (.303) | ||
| 7. | Sacramento Kings | 9 | 1987-1995 | 249-489 | (.337) | |
| Golden State Warriors | 9 | 1978-1986 | 308-430 | (.417) | ||
| Utah Jazz | 9 | 1975-1983 | 268-470 | (.363) | ||
| 10. | Atlanta Hawks | 8 | 2000-2007 | 218-438 | (.332) | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 8 | 1998-2005 | 203-421 | (.325) | ||
| Denver Nuggets | 8 | 1996-2003 | 200-424 | (.321) | ||
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8 | 1996-2003 | 152-472 | (.244) | ||
| Washington Wizards | 8 | 1989-1996 | 232-424 | (.354) | ||
Rk |
Team |
Consecutive Playoffs Missed |
Seasons |
Season
W-L (%) |
||
| 15. | New York Knicks | 7 | 2014-2020 | 184-374 | (.330) | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 7 | 1999-2005 | 207-335 | (.382) | ||
| Washington Wizards | 7 | 1998-2004 | 207-335 | (.382) | ||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 7 | 1992-1998 | 207-367 | (.361) | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 7 | 1992-1998 | 181-393 | (.315) | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 7 | 1990-1996 | 152-422 | (.265) | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 7 | 1968-1974 | 236-338 | (.411) | ||
| Sacramento Kings | 7 | 1968-1974 | 248-326 | (.432) | ||
| New York Knicks | 7 | 1960-1966 | 181-373 | (.327) | ||
| 24. | Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 2017-2022 | 210-255 | (.452) | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 6 | 2014-2019 | 163-329 | (.331) | ||
| Orlando Magic | 6 | 2013-2018 | 157-335 | (.319) | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 6 | 2010-2015 | 172-304 | (.361) | ||
| New York Knicks | 6 | 2005-2010 | 173-319 | (.352) | ||
| Chicago Bulls | 6 | 1999-2004 | 119-341 | (.259) | ||
| Boston Celtics | 6 | 1996-2001 | 174-286 | (.378) | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 6 | 1979-1984 | 161-331 | (.327) | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 6 | 1978-1983 | 181-311 | (.368) | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 6 | 1971-1976 | 170-322 | (.346) | ||
Rk |
Team |
Consecutive Playoffs Missed |
Seasons |
Season
W-L (%) |
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| 34. | Denver Nuggets | 5 | 2014-2018 | 185-225 | (.451) | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 5 | 2013-2017 | 109-301 | (.266) | ||
| Washington Wizards | 5 | 2009-2013 | 117-277 | (.297) | ||
| Toronto Raptors | 5 | 2009-2013 | 152-242 | (.386) | ||
| Golden State Warriors | 5 | 2008-2012 | 162-232 | (.411) | ||
| Brooklyn Nets | 5 | 2008-2012 | 126-268 | (.320) | ||
| Los Angeles Clippers | 5 | 2007-2011 | 143-267 | (.349) | ||
| Charlotte Hornets | 5 | 2005-2009 | 144-266 | (.351) | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 5 | 2004-2008 | 162-248 | (.395) | ||
| Brooklyn Nets | 5 | 1987-1991 | 112-298 | (.273) | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 5 | 1982-1986 | 129-281 | (.315) | ||
| Phoenix Suns | 5 | 1971-1975 | 197-213 | (.480) | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 | 1971-1975 | 139-271 | (.339) | ||
| Houston Rockets | 5 | 1970-1974 | 166-244 | (.405) | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 5 | 1969-1973 | 174-236 | (.424) | ||
| Atlanta Hawks | 5 | 1951-1955 | 116-233 | (.332) | ||
Rk |
Team |
Consecutive Playoffs Missed |
Seasons |
Season
W-L (%) |
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| 50. | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4 | 2019-2022 | 104-197 | (.346) | |
| Chicago Bulls | 4 | 2018-2021 | 102-199 | (.339) | ||
| Utah Jazz | 4 | 2013-2016 | 146-182 | (.445) | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 4 | 2011-2014 | 97-215 | (.311) | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 4 | 2007-2010 | 139-189 | (.424) | ||
| Memphis Grizzlies | 4 | 2007-2010 | 108-220 | (.329) | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 4 | 2006-2009 | 109-219 | (.332) | ||
| Toronto Raptors | 4 | 2003-2006 | 117-211 | (.357) | ||
| Houston Rockets | 4 | 2000-2003 | 150-178 | (.457) | ||
| Toronto Raptors | 4 | 1996-1999 | 90-206 | (.304) | ||
| Orlando Magic | 4 | 1990-1993 | 111-217 | (.338) | ||
| Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 1989-1992 | 96-232 | (.293) | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 4 | 1977-1980 | 142-186 | (.433) | ||
| Atlanta Hawks | 4 | 1974-1977 | 126-202 | (.384) | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 1972-1975 | 98-230 | (.299) | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 4 | 1964-1967 | 106-215 | (.330) | ||
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