1985–86 New Jersey Nets season
| 1985–86 New Jersey Nets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dave Wohl |
| General manager | Lewis Schaffel |
| Owners | Secaucus Seven (led by Alan N. Cohen and Joseph Taub) |
| Arena | Brendan Byrne Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 39–43 (.476) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First round (lost to Bucks 0–3) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WOR-TV SportsChannel New York |
| Radio | WNBC |
The 1985–86 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' 10th season in the NBA. After starting the first half of the season strong with a 23–14 record, the Nets lost star Micheal Ray Richardson due to a lifetime ban from the NBA due to repeated drug offenses and Darryl Dawkins to injuries, and then stumbled and went 16–29, finishing with a 39–43 record and barely making it into the playoffs.