Hornets Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

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 are seeking their first postseason berth in a decade in the 2026 NBA playoff picture.

Hornets Playoff Chances

The Hornetsโ€™ playoff odds are +500, which translates to an implied probability of 16.67% for the 2025-26 season.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southeast Division:

  • Magic: -375
  • Hawks: -200
  • Heat: -160
  • Hornets: +500
  • Wizards: +3000

Hornets Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the Hornets wouldn’t be in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They trail the final play-in spot by 0.5 games.

Hereโ€™s the current East bracket:

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

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Shane Thurston 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 Thurston 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.