The 2016-17 Charlotte Hornets finished their NBA campaign with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs by a significant margin. Under head coach Steve Clifford, the team struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season. After a promising start, including a 19-15 record by the end of December, the Hornets faltered in the second half, plagued by injuries and defensive lapses.
Kemba Walker led the team, averaging 23.2 points per game and earning his first All-Star selection. The Hornets ranked 16th in the league for points per game but struggled defensively, finishing 18th in points allowed. Despite strong performances from Nicolas Batum and Cody Zeller, Charlotte’s bench depth and lack of secondary scoring options were notable weaknesses. The season highlighted the need for roster improvements to return to playoff contention in future years.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
POINTS
Kemba Walker
23.2
REBOUNDS
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
7.0
ASSISTS
Nicolas Batum
5.9
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kemba Walker | 79 | 23.2 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 39.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nicolas Batum | 77 | 15.1 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Frank Kaminsky | 75 | 11.7 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 32.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marvin Williams | 76 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 35.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marco Belinelli | 74 | 10.5 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cody Zeller | 62 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeremy Lamb | 62 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 28.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | 81 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 11.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spencer Hawes | 35 | 7.3 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 29.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ramon Sessions | 50 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Roy Hibbert | 42 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Johnny O'Bryant | 4 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Briante Weber | 13 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Roberts | 41 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 38.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Christian Wood | 13 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Miles Plumlee | 13 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Treveon Graham | 27 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Tobey | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aaron Harrison | 5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Charlotte Hornets 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-96 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | W 97-91 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-93 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 99-95 | |
| Nov 07, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 122-100 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-98 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-111 | |
| Nov 13, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-93 | |
| Nov 15, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-108 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-96 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 121-116 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-90 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 119-114 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-111 | |
| Nov 26, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 104-85 | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 112-89 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 97-87 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 125-120 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-101 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 87-77 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 109-88 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-105 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 110-94 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 109-106 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-88 | |
| Dec 17, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 107-99 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-113 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 103-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 120-118 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 120-101 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | W 91-82 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-109 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-111 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 123-112 | |
| Jan 05, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-114 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 102-85 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 121-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-93 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-98 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-85 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 113-78 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 112-105 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 109-99 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 113-103 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-107 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 109-106 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-98 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-111 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-98 | |
| Feb 07, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 09, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 107-95 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 107-102 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-99 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 90-85 | |
| Feb 23, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-108 | |
| Feb 25, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 99-85 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 124-121 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-104 | |
| Mar 02, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 120-103 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-102 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 100-88 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 121-81 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 125-122 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 115-109 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 98-77 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 98-93 | |
| Mar 20, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-90 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-102 | |
| Mar 24, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-105 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 120-106 | |
| Mar 28, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-108 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 110-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-114 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 113-101 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 118-111 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | L 112-99 | |
| Apr 08, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 121-114 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 89-79 | |
| Apr 11, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-76 |