Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Grizzlies?
34 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Taj Gibson, Eddie Jones, Seth Curry and Kwame Brown. 16 of them played for the Hornets first and 16 for the Grizzlies first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Kenny Gattison is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Hornets first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Xavier Tillman is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Hornets from 2025–26.
- Bismack Biyombo played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Hornets and 1 for the Grizzlies.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Bismack Biyombo.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (10), PG (7), C (6), SG (6).
How many can you name?
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All 34 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | C | 2011–2015, 2018–2021 (7 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Kenny Gattison | PF/C | 1989–1995 (6 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1997–2002 (5 s) |
| Xavier Tillman | PF/C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2020–2024 (4 s) |
| Tyrus Thomas | PF/C | 2009–2013 (4 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Othella Harrington | PF/C | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Eric Leckner | C/PF | 1990–1992, 1996–97 (3 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2021–22, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| George Lynch | SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| P. J. Hairston | SF/SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Brianté Weber | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16, 2017–18 (2 s) |
| Taj Gibson | C/PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Kwame Brown | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Otis Thorpe | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SF/SG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Kobi Simmons | PG/SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Acie Law | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Shelvin Mack | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| PJ Hall | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Xavier Sneed | SF/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Andre Brown | C/PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Theron Smith | SF/PF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (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).Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies?
34, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Taj Gibson, Eddie Jones, Seth Curry and Kwame Brown. 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?
Kenny Gattison: Charlotte Hornets first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Xavier Tillman, Seth Curry, Taj Gibson, DaQuan Jeffries and PJ Hall, 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). Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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