Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Cavaliers?
41 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Baron Davis, Seth Curry and Dell Curry. 13 of them played for the Hornets first and 28 for the Cavaliers first.
Did you know?
- Dell Curry is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Cavaliers first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Collin Sexton is the most recent: Cavaliers first, then the Hornets from 2025–26.
- Dell Curry played the most seasons across the two: 10 for the Hornets and 1 for the Cavaliers.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as J. R. Reid.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (12), PF (9), SG (8), SF (7).
How many can you name?
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All 41 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Curry | SG | 1988–1998 (10 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Bobby Phills | SG | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 1991–1997 (6 s) |
| DeSagana Diop | C | 2008–2013 (5 s) | 2001–2005 (4 s) |
| J. R. Reid | PF/C | 1989–1993, 1997–1999 (6 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 1997–2001 (4 s) |
| Mo Williams | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2008–2011, 2015–2017 (5 s) |
| Johnny Newman | SF/SG | 1990–1994 (4 s) | 1986–87, 1998–99 (2 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1989–1992, 2000–01 (4 s) |
| Collin Sexton | PG/SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2018–2022 (4 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2001–2004 (3 s) |
| Ramon Sessions | PG | 2012–2014, 2016–17 (3 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| JT Thor | PF | 2021–2024 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Randolph Keys | SF/SG | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1988–1990 (2 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Brendan Haywood | C | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Shannon Brown | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Robert Traylor | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2000–01, 2004–05 (2 s) |
| Jamario Moon | SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Marques Bolden | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1993–94 (2 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Jones | PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Jason Kapono | SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Eric Williams | SF/SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Kobi Simmons | PG/SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ronald Murray | PG/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| J. P. Macura | SF/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Stephen Graham | SF/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Michael Hawkins | PG | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2000–01 (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 Cleveland Cavaliers?
41, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Baron Davis, Seth Curry and Dell Curry. 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?
Dell Curry: Cleveland Cavaliers first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Collin Sexton, JT Thor and Seth Curry, 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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