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
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
1978 Redskins and the 2003 Vikings
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The Mariners (2010), Royals (1985), Blue Jays (1993), and Marlines (2003). With the Pirates making it this year, they broke their streak which had been since 1992.
Since moving to Tennessee they have made the playoffs six times - 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2008. Their record in the playoffs is 5-6.
Since 2000 the Chiefs have made the playoffs 2 times. During the 2003 and 2006 season.
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
This depends on which playoffs are being spoken of. See related questions.
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There have been 4 times when neither of the Super Bowl teams made the playoffs the following season: 1) Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos played in Super Bowl XXII and neither made the playoffs in 1988. 2) Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos played in Super Bowl XXXIII and neither made the playoffs in 1999. 3) St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots played in Super Bowl XXXVI and neither made the playoffs in 2002. 4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders played in Super Bowl XXXVII and neither made the playoffs in 2003.
The New Jersey Nets
2003