Since the city’s return to the NBA in 2004, Charlotte has experienced some difficulties..
The Bobcats had just two winning seasons from 2004-14, and were swept out of the playoffs both times.
In the years after re-assuming the Hornets identity for the 2014-15 campaign, the club notched just two winning seasons (2015-16, 2021-22), zero playoff series wins and couple play-in tournament losses.
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And while 2025-26 saw Charlotte achieve its highest win total (44) in a decade, the club doesn’t appear ready to call the season a success just yet.
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