Teams that Have Never Won an NBA Title

Winning a championship title is the ultimate goal for any team. With The NBA playoffs here, look at the teams that have never won an NBA title.
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In the world of the NBA, winning a championship title is the ultimate goal for any team. While some franchises have been lucky enough to taste the sweet victory of a championship, others have been left longing for that elusive ring. In this article, we’ll take a look at the teams that have never won an NBA title.

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  1. Phoenix Suns – The Suns have been in the league since 1968 and have come close to winning a championship a few times. In fact, they have made it to the NBA Finals twice, in 1976 and 1993, but fell short both times.
  2. Utah Jazz – The Jazz have been a consistent playoff team over the years, thanks in large part to the duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone. They made it to the NBA Finals twice, in 1997 and 1998, but lost both times to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
  3. Denver Nuggets – The Nuggets have been in the league since 1976 but have never made it to the NBA Finals. They have had some strong teams over the years, including the 2008-09 squad that made it to the Western Conference Finals but fell short.
  4. Indiana Pacers – The Pacers have been in the league since 1976 and have had some strong teams over the years. They have made it to the NBA Finals once, in 2000, but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
  5. Charlotte Hornets – The Hornets have only been in the league since 1988 and have yet to make it to the NBA Finals. They have had some solid teams over the years, including the 1997-98 squad that won 51 games, but have yet to reach the ultimate goal.

  6. Memphis Grizzlies – The Grizzlies have been in the league since 1995 and have made it to the Western Conference Finals once, in 2013. However, they have yet to make it to the NBA Finals. (gavinbros.com)
  7. Minnesota Timberwolves – The Timberwolves have been in the league since 1989 and have had some strong teams over the years, including the 2003-04 squad that made it to the Western Conference Finals. However, they have yet to make it to the NBA Finals.
  8. New Orleans Pelicans – The Pelicans, formerly known as the New Orleans Hornets, have only been in the league since 2002 and have yet to make it to the NBA Finals.
  9. Brooklyn Nets – The Nets, formerly known as the New Jersey Nets, have been in the league since 1976 but have yet to win an NBA championship. They have made it to the NBA Finals twice, in 2002 and 2003, but lost both times.
  10. LA Clippers – The Clippers have been in the league since 1970 but have yet to win an NBA championship. They have had some strong teams over the years, including the current squad led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but have yet to make it to the NBA Finals.

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While these teams have yet to win an NBA championship, there is always hope for the future. As we have seen in recent years, teams can turn things around quickly and become championship contenders in no time. So, fans of these teams, keep your heads up and keep cheering on your favorite squad. Who knows, maybe next year will be the year your team finally hoists the Larry O’Brien Trophy.