Last season, the Larry O'Brien trophy returned to Boston, a city that has won more NBA championships than any other.
It was the 18th title for the Celtics, which is 18 more than many teams in the league.
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There are 10 NBA franchises that have never won an NBA championship, and as many as five of them will be competing in the first round of the playoffs that begin Saturday.
Two of those teams -- the and -- reached their respective conference finals last season. They were each attempting to become the fourth NBA team over the last decade to capture their first NBA championship -- joining the , the and the .
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Which teams have never won an NBA championship?
There are 10 active NBA teams that have not yet won an NBA championship: the , , Indiana Pacers, , , Minnesota Timberwolves, , , and .
The Pacers, Clippers, Timberwolves and Magic have secured their spot in the 2025 playoffs, and they could be joined by the Grizzlies if they win their play-in game on Friday.
Perhaps you thought the would be on this list. The Thunder, who had the best record in the league this season at 68-14, won the NBA championship in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics. Since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008, the team has not yet won a title but did reach the .
As the NBA playoffs near, let's look at each of the title-less teams and see how close each has come to winning that elusive championship:
Brooklyn Nets
Joined NBA: 1976
NBA Finals appearances: 2 (2002, 2003)
The Nets have not won a title since joining the NBA in 1976. But they did win two ABA titles!
Charlotte Hornets
Joined NBA: 1988
NBA Finals appearances: None
Neither the Hornets nor the Bobcats have won a title. In fact, they are one of two teams to have never advanced beyond the second round of the playoffs. Probably why Michael Jordan sold the team.
Indiana Pacers
Joined NBA: 1976
NBA Finals appearances: 1 (2000)
The Pacers, a three-time ABA champion, pushed a team led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant to six games in the .
Los Angeles Clippers
Joined NBA: 1970
NBA Finals appearances: None
The Clippers' postseason history is well documented, as is the organization's past dysfunction. There's even a television series about it. But the Clippers enter this season's playoffs having won 18 of their last 21 games. Perhaps this is the year they finally reach their first NBA Finals?
Memphis Grizzlies
Joined NBA: 1995
NBA Finals appearances: None
The Grizzlies have more international relocations than NBA championships, having shifted from Vancouver to Memphis in 2001.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Joined NBA: 1989
NBA Finals appearances: None
The Timberwolves came within three wins of their first NBA Finals appearance last season after Anthony Edwards led the team to the .
New Orleans Pelicans
Joined NBA: 2002
NBA Finals appearances: None
The Pelicans, along with the Hornets, are the only teams in the league that have never reached the conference finals. Perhaps one day we'll get the Pelicans-Hornets NBA Finals matchup we deserve.
Orlando Magic
Joined NBA: 1989
NBA Finals appearances: 2 (1995, 2009)
The Magic have made it to the Finals twice and lost both. But they will forever be the last team to eliminate Michael Jordan's , so there's that.
Phoenix Suns
Joined NBA: 1968
NBA Finals appearances: 3 (1976, 1993, 2021)
The Suns have been two wins away from winning a title on three occasions, including in 2021 when they . They are the only current team in the league to have reached three NBA Finals without winning a championship.
Utah Jazz
Joined NBA: 1974
NBA Finals appearances: 2 (1997, 1998)
Thanks, Michael Jordan.
Which teams have never been to the NBA Finals?
Five current NBA franchises have still yet to play in the Finals with one team in the midst of a half-century drought.
- Los Angeles Clippers – 55 seasons
- Minnesota Timberwolves – 36 seasons
- Charlotte Hornets – 35 seasons
- Memphis Grizzlies – 30 seasons
- New Orleans Pelicans – 23 seasons
