Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Suns?
50 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Tom Chambers, Seth Curry and Tyson Chandler. 23 of them played for the Hornets first and 25 for the Suns first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Michael Holton is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Suns first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Mark Williams is the most recent: Hornets first, then the Suns from 2025–26.
- Bismack Biyombo played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Hornets and 2 for the Suns.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Bismack Biyombo.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (14), PG (13), SG (10), C (9).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Hornets and the Suns. The surname is enough. 0 / 50
All 50 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Suns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismack Biyombo | C | 2011–2015, 2018–2021 (7 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2008–2013, 2016–2018 (7 s) |
| Kenny Gattison | PF/C | 1989–1995 (6 s) | 1986–1989 (3 s) |
| Boris Diaw | PF/SG | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Rex Chapman | SG/PG | 1988–1992 (4 s) | 1996–2000 (4 s) |
| Nick Richards | C | 2020–2025 (5 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Frank Kaminsky | C/PF | 2015–2019 (4 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Cody Martin | SF | 2019–2025 (6 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Jake Voskuhl | C | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2000–2005 (5 s) |
| Tom Chambers | PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1988–1993 (5 s) |
| Kurt Rambis | PF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1989–1993 (4 s) |
| Raja Bell | SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Jason Richardson | SG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2008–2011 (3 s) |
| Eddie Johnson (1981–1999) | SF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1987–1991 (4 s) |
| Armen Gilliam | PF | 1989–1991 (2 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1993–1996, 2000–01 (4 s) |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | SG/SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2021–2023, 2025–26 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Josh Okogie | SG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2022–2025 (3 s) |
| Mark Williams | C | 2022–2025 (3 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2004–2007 (3 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Michael Holton | PG/SG | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2014–15, 2023–24 (2 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Shannon Brown | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2021–22, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jusuf Nurkić | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Elfrid Payton | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2017–18, 2021–22 (2 s) |
| Vasilije Micić | PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Théo Maledon | SG/PG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Miles Plumlee | C/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Tony Delk | PG/SG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Rafael Addison | SF/SG | 1995–1997 (2 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1988–89, 1993–94 (2 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Rumeal Robinson | PG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Jumaine Jones | PF/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Greg Grant | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Jahadi White | PF/C | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Linton Johnson | PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Ray Spalding | PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Sean Singletary | PG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Tony Smith | SG/PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Jones | PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2009–10 (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).
What next? Play today's NBA Grid
Fill a 3×3 board of team pairs like this one, with nine guesses and a rarity score. New board every day.
More “played for both” lists
Charlotte Hornets and…
Bucks 61Nets 5676ers 52Clippers 48Wizards 45Bulls 43Spurs 43Celtics 41Cavaliers 41Pistons 41
Questions
How many players have played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Phoenix Suns?
50, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Isaiah Thomas, Tom Chambers, Seth Curry and Tyson Chandler. 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?
Michael Holton: Phoenix Suns first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Nick Richards, Cody Martin, Mason Plumlee, Josh Okogie, Mark Williams and Seth Curry and 3 more, 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).
Careers from English Wikipedia's player infoboxes (CC BY-SA 4.0); player ids from Wikidata (CC0). Team logos are trademarks of their respective teams; AllStar Grid is not affiliated with the NBA or any team. Logos via TheSportsDB. Credits