Active NBA non-playoff appearance streaks

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The following is a list of NBA teams with the longest active non-playoff appearance streaks. This list will be updated whenever a team clinches a spot for, or is eliminated from, the 2007 NBA Playoffs. Thirteen teams are currently on this list, however, most of the time, 14 teams will populate this article.

Note: teams appearing with a "†" notation, have been eliminated from the 2007 playoffs.

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[edit] 12 seasons

Team                            Most recent playoff season and positioning
Golden State Warriors 1993-94, 6th seed Western Conference

[edit] 8 seasons

Team                            Most recent playoff season and positioning
Atlanta Hawks 1998-99, 4th seed Eastern Conference

[edit] 3 seasons

Team                            Most recent playoff season and positioning
Orlando Magic 2002-03, 8th seed Eastern Conference
Portland Trail Blazers 2002-03, 6th seed Western Conference

[edit] 2 seasons

Team                            Most recent playoff season and positioning
Boston Celtics 2004-05, 3rd seed Eastern Conference
Charlotte Bobcats Never reached playoffs – debuted in 2004-05
Minnesota Timberwolves 2003-04, 1st seed Western Conference
New Orleans Hornets 2003-04, 5th seed Eastern Conference
New York Knicks 2003-04, 7th seed Eastern Conference
Seattle Supersonics 2004-05, 3rd seed Western Conference

[edit] 1 season

Team                            Most recent playoff season and positioning
Memphis Grizzlies 2005-06, 5th seed Western Conference
Milwaukee Bucks 2006-06, 8th seed Eastern Conference
Philadelphia 76ers 2004-05, 7th seed Eastern Conference

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