Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves players: who played for both
Who played for both the Celtics and Timberwolves?
45 players played for both the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves between 1989–90 and 2025–26, including Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups, Stephon Marbury and Jeff Teague. 25 of them played for the Celtics first and 20 for the Timberwolves first.
Did you know?
- Brad Lohaus is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Celtics first, then the Timberwolves from 1989–90.
- Luka Garza is the most recent: Timberwolves first, then the Celtics from 2025–26.
- Kevin Garnett played the most seasons across the two: 6 for the Celtics and 14 for the Timberwolves.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Kevin Garnett.
- Most common positions on this list: C (12), PF (11), PG (9), SF (8).
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All 45 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Celtics | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 2007–2013 (6 s) | 1995–2007, 2014–2016 (14 s) |
| Antoine Walker | PF/SF | 1996–2003, 2004–05 (8 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Wally Szczerbiak | SF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 1999–2006 (7 s) |
| Mark Blount | C | 2000–2006 (6 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Al Jefferson | C/PF | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Tom Gugliotta | PF/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 1994–1998 (4 s) |
| Michael Olowokandi | C | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2003–2006 (3 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Ryan Gomes | SF/PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Jeff Teague | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–2020 (3 s) |
| Darko Miličić | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2007–2009, 2010–11 (3 s) |
| Luka Garza | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Marcus Banks | PG | 2003–2006 (3 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Gerald Green | SG/SF | 2005–2007, 2016–17 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Todd Day | SG | 1995–1998 (3 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Josh Minott | SF/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Chris Carr | SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Justin Reed | PF/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Chauncey Billups | PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Juancho Hernangómez | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Stacey King | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1993–1995 (2 s) |
| Greg Monroe | PF/C | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Justin Jackson | SF/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Jerryd Bayless | PG/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Stojko Vranković | C | 1990–1992 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Brad Lohaus | PF | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Charles Smith (1989–1996) | PG | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jason Collins | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Tayshaun Prince | SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Shelden Williams | PF/C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Matt Ryan | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| PJ Dozier | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Kelan Martin | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Noah Vonleh | PF/C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Chris Johnson (2010–2013) | C/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Greg Stiemsma | C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Eric Riley | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| John Thomas | PF/C | 1997–98 (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.
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves?
45, from 1989–90 to 2025–26, including Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups, Stephon Marbury and Jeff Teague. 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?
Brad Lohaus: Boston Celtics first, then the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1989–90.
Who has played for both recently?
Luka Garza, Josh Minott and PJ Dozier, 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. Neither of these teams has moved or changed its name.
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