Head Coach Dick Harter was replaced by Gene Littles at midseason, following a disappointing 8–32 start.
The team finished the season with a record of 19 wins and 63 losses, one game worse than the previous year.
Despite the lack of success on the court, the Hornets sold out every home game, finishing second in the NBA in attendance during the season.
Traded Tim Kempton to the Denver Nuggets for a 1991 2nd round draft pick (Kevin Lynch was later selected).
Traded Stuart Gray to the New York Knicks for a 1991 2nd round draft pick (Jimmy Oliver was later selected).
Traded a 1991 2nd round draft pick (Jimmy Oliver was later selected) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Randolph Keys.