Hornets Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2025

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on January 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Charlotte Hornets aim to be in the mix for the 2025 NBA playoff picture, looking for their first postseason berth since 2016.

Hornets Playoff Chances

The Hornetsโ€™ playoff odds are off the board right now, as they are long shots to reach the postseason.

Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:

  • Magic -1000
  • Heat -250
  • Hawks +165
  • Hornets OTB
  • Wizards OTB

Hornets Playoff Seed

Based on the latest NBA playoff picture, the Hornets wouldn’t be in the postseason.

Charlotte trails the final play-in tournament spot by six games.

Last Time the Hornets Made the Playoffs

The Hornets havenโ€™t made the playoffs since 2016, losing to the Miami Heat in the first round.

Charlotte has only advanced past the first round four times in franchise history, but has never made it to the conference finals.

Hornets Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 10
  • Championships: 0

NBA Playoffs Odds

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.