Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Bulls?
43 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Robert Parish, Taj Gibson, Tyson Chandler and Brad Miller. 17 of them played for the Hornets first and 23 for the Bulls first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Earl Cureton is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Bulls first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Nick Richards is the most recent: Hornets first, then the Bulls from 2025–26.
- Taj Gibson played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Hornets and 8 for the Bulls.
- 9 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as B. J. Armstrong.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SG (11), PF (10), C (8).
How many can you name?
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All 43 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Bulls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | C/PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2009–2017 (8 s) |
| B. J. Armstrong | PG | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1989–1995, 1999–00 (7 s) |
| Coby White | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2026 (7 s) |
| Tyrus Thomas | PF/C | 2009–2013 (4 s) | 2006–2010 (4 s) |
| Ben Gordon | SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2004–2009 (5 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2003–2006, 2009–10 (4 s) |
| Nazr Mohammed | C | 2007–2011 (4 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2001–2006 (5 s) |
| Brad Miller | C | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2000–2002, 2008–2010 (4 s) |
| Nick Richards | C | 2020–2025 (5 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Scott Burrell | SG/SF | 1993–1997, 2000–01 (5 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Kendall Gill | SG/SF | 1990–1993, 1995–96 (4 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| D. J. Augustin | PG | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Eddie Robinson | SG/SF | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2001–2004 (3 s) |
| Hersey Hawkins | SG | 1993–1995, 2000–01 (3 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Pete Myers | SG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1986–87, 1993–1995 (3 s) |
| Othella Harrington | PF/C | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Sidney Green | PF/C | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1983–1986 (3 s) |
| Robert Parish | C | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Keith Bogans | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Lonny Baxter | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Malik Allen | PF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1990–91 (2 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Jake Voskuhl | C | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Linton Johnson | PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2003–04, 2008–09 (2 s) |
| Michael Holton | PG/SG | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Collin Sexton | PG/SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Shannon Brown | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Michael Carter-Williams | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Bryce Drew | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Noah Vonleh | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Acie Law | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Ronald Murray | PG/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Khalid Reeves | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Cartier Martin | SF/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Stephen Graham | SF/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Jeff Sanders | SF | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1989–90 (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.Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls?
43, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Robert Parish, Taj Gibson, Tyson Chandler and Brad Miller. 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?
Earl Cureton: Chicago Bulls first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Taj Gibson, Coby White, Nick Richards and Collin Sexton, 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. Hornets seasons include the Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2014).
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