The 2021–22 Charlotte Hornets season was the 32nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Despite clinching a spot in the Play-In Tournament for the second consecutive season, the Hornets lost 132–103 to the Atlanta Hawks, and have not played in the playoffs since 2016. After failing to make the playoffs in his four seasons as head coach, James Borrego was fired at the end of the season. He posted a 138–163 (.458) record during his tenure with the Hornets.