Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hawks and Pelicans?
36 players played for both the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Buddy Hield, Kenny Anderson and Dejounte Murray. 18 of them played for the Hawks first and 17 for the Pelicans first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Randy Livingston is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Hawks first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Saddiq Bey is the most recent: Hawks first, then the Pelicans from 2025–26.
- Josh Smith played the most seasons across the two: 9 for the Hawks and 1 for the Pelicans.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SG (10), SF (8), PF (4).
How many can you name?
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All 36 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hawks | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | PF/SF | 2004–2013 (9 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 1991–1996 (5 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Steve Smith | SG | 1994–1999 (5 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| CJ McCollum | SG/PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2021–2025 (4 s) |
| Josh Childress | SF/SG | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Speedy Claxton | PG | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Solomon Hill | SF/PF | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Hilton Armstrong | C/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2006–2010 (4 s) |
| Dejounte Murray | PG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Dyson Daniels | PG/SG | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF/C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Luke Babbitt | SF/PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Solomon Jones | PF/C | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Saddiq Bey | SF/SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Jordan Crawford | SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Dan Dickau | PG | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Donald Sloan | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Buddy Hield | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Tony Snell | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Anthony Morrow | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Willie Green | SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| James Nunnally | SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Shammond Williams | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Sean Rooks | C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Gustavo Ayón | C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Malcolm Hill | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Wes Iwundu | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Tyrone Wallace | PG/SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
From English Wikipedia's player infoboxes (CC BY-SA 4.0), BAA/NBA seasons 1946–47 to 2025–26. A season counts when the player's infobox lists it for the franchise; ABA seasons do not count.Hawks seasons include the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968).Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans?
36, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Buddy Hield, Kenny Anderson and Dejounte Murray. A player counts when his Wikipedia infobox lists at least one NBA season with each franchise.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both?
Randy Livingston: Atlanta Hawks first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Larry Nance Jr. and Saddiq Bey and 1 more, with a season for one of the two in 2024–25 or 2025–26.
Does a player count if the team has moved or changed its name?
Yes. Seasons count for today's franchise: every old name and city is linked to the club that carries its history today. Hawks seasons include the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949–1951), Milwaukee Hawks (1951–1955) and St. Louis Hawks (1955–1968). Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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