What’s the Worst Record in NBA History?
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We take a look at the worst record in NBA history and some of the other teams that have come close to matching it.
The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers
The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers finished the season with a 9-73 record, the worst in NBA history. The team’s roster included future Hall of Fame players Julius Erving and George McGinnis, but it was no match for the rest of the league. The Sixers lost a then-record 59 games in a row at one point, and their 9-73 record still stands as the worst ever.
The 2009-10 New Jersey Nets
The 2009-10 New Jersey Nets were one of the worst teams in NBA history. They finished with a record of 12-70, which is the second-worst record in NBA history. They also had the worst point differential in NBA history, as they were outscored by 14.8 points per game.
The 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers
The 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers finished the season with a 10-72 record, the worst in the history of the NBA. They lost their first 18 games of the season, tying the record for the longest losing streak to start a season. They also set a record for the most losses in a single season.
The 2018-19 New York Knicks
The 2018-19 New York Knicks finished the season with a record of 17-65, the worst record in franchise history. It was also the second worst record in the NBA that season, behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks had a number of injuries to key players, including Kristaps Porzingis, who missed the entire season with a torn ACL.
