Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Nets and Grizzlies?
42 players played for both the Brooklyn Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Jason Collins, Seth Curry and Ziaire Williams. 20 of them played for the Nets first and 21 for the Grizzlies first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Benoit Benjamin is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Nets first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Dariq Whitehead is the most recent: Nets first, then the Grizzlies from 2025–26.
- Jason Collins played the most seasons across the two: 8 for the Nets and 1 for the Grizzlies.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jason Collins.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (13), SG (10), PF (8), SF (6).
How many can you name?
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All 42 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Nets | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Collins | C | 2001–2008, 2013–14 (8 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Stromile Swift | PF/C | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2000–2005, 2006–2008 (7 s) |
| Vince Carter | SG/SF | 2004–2009 (5 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1997–2002 (5 s) |
| Kevin Edwards | SG | 1993–1998 (5 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Ziaire Williams | SF/PF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| Yuta Watanabe | SF/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–2020, 2023–24 (3 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| DeMarre Carroll | SF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| MarShon Brooks | SG/SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Brandan Wright | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1993–1995 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Ed Davis | C/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Dariq Whitehead | SF/SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Marcus Williams (2006–2010) | PG | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jacob Gilyard | PG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Eddie Gill | PG | 2000–01, 2007–08 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Marquis Teague | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Tosan Evbuomwan | SF/PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Greivis Vásquez | PG/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Andre Emmett | SG/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jevon Carter | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Tyler Zeller | C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Shaquille Harrison | PG/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Darius Morris | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Eric Murdock | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Scott Padgett | PF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Quinton Ross | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Rodney Buford | SG/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| John Thomas | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2005–06 (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.Nets seasons include the New York Nets (1976–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012).Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Brooklyn Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies?
42, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Jason Collins, Seth Curry and Ziaire Williams. 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?
Benoit Benjamin: Brooklyn Nets first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Ziaire Williams, Dariq Whitehead and Tosan Evbuomwan, 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. Nets seasons include the New York Nets (1976–1977) and New Jersey Nets (1977–2012). Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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