If you go back to 2003, every team in the NBA has made the playoffs at least once. Here is a list of the 6 teams with the longest Playoff Drought.
DroughtTeamLast appearance
in NBA Playoffs
6 seasonsMinnesota Timberwolves2004
6 seasonsNew York Knicks2004
4 seasonsIndiana Pacers2006
4 seasonsLos Angeles Clippers2006
4 seasonsMemphis Grizzlies2006
4 seasonsSacramento Kings2006
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Yes, there was. In 2003, the Boston Red Sox (AL) and the Florida Marlins (NL) were the wildcard teams. The Marlins went on to beat the New York Yankees in the World Series.
after the 2003-04 season the Flyers have made the playoffs 30 out of 37 seasons. they missed the playoffs 1969-70, 1971-72 and from 1989-90 thru to 1993-94
The New Jersey Nets
In the last 10 seasons (2000-2009), the 2007 Cleveland Browns, 2005 Kansas City Chiefs, and 2003 Miami Dolphins all had a record of 10-6 and didn't make the playoffs. There have also been 11-5 teams that didn't make the playoffs including the 2008 New England Patriots and 1985 Denver Broncos.
2003/2004 season was the last time they made the playoffs