NBA Teams That Have Never Won a Championship

By SZH Desk NBA NBA Flames

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Charlotte Hornets

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Orlando Magic

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Phoenix Suns

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Utah Jazz

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Memphis Grizzlies

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New Orleans Pelicans

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NBA Teams That Have Never Won a Championship

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets

Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns

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Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

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Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans

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