The 1989–90 NBA season was the Charlotte Hornets' second season in the National Basketball Association. The Hornets moved from the Eastern Conference to the Western Conference, also switching from the Atlantic Division to the Midwest Division for the season. In December, the team acquired Armen Gilliam from the Phoenix Suns. Gilliam would lead the Hornets in scoring averaging 18.8 points per game. 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.

Signed Clifford Lett as a free agent.

Traded Tim Kempton to the Denver Nuggets for a 1991 2nd round draft pick (Kevin Lynch was later selected).

Signed Jerry Sichting as a free agent.

Signed Kenny Gattison as a free agent.

Signed Terry Dozier as a free agent.

Signed Andre Turner as a free agent.

Traded Robert Reid to the Portland Trail Blazers for Richard Anderson.

Waived Kenny Gattison.

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