Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Hornets and Trail Blazers?
36 players played for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers between 1988–89 and 2025–26, including Seth Curry, Nicolas Batum, Kenny Anderson and Juwan Howard. 13 of them played for the Hornets first and 23 for the Trail Blazers first.
Did you know?
- Michael Holton is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Trail Blazers first, then the Hornets from 1988–89.
- Pat Connaughton is the most recent: Trail Blazers first, then the Hornets from 2025–26.
- Nicolas Batum played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Hornets and 7 for the Trail Blazers.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Matt Carroll.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (10), SG (8), PF (8), C (6).
How many can you name?
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All 36 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Hornets | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | SF/PF | 2015–2020 (5 s) | 2008–2015 (7 s) |
| Gerald Wallace | SF | 2004–2011 (7 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Cody Zeller | C | 2013–2021 (8 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Joel Przybilla | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2004–2012 (8 s) |
| Matt Carroll | SG | 2004–2009, 2010–2013 (8 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Jusuf Nurkić | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2016–2023 (7 s) |
| Gerald Henderson Jr. | SG | 2009–2015 (6 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Raymond Felton | PG/SG | 2005–2010 (5 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Stacey Augmon | SF/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1996–2001 (5 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2001–2005 (4 s) |
| Mason Plumlee | C | 2021–2023, 2025–26 (3 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Theo Ratliff | C/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2003–2006 (3 s) |
| Pat Connaughton | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Noah Vonleh | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Joe Wolf | PF/C | 1994–1996, 1998–99 (3 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Brian Roberts | PG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Michael Holton | PG/SG | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Kenny Anderson | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Steve Smith | SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Jamaal Magloire | C | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Rumeal Robinson | PG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1995–1997 (2 s) |
| Josh McRoberts | PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2019–20 (2 s) |
| Bryce McGowens | SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Robert Reid | SG/SF | 1988–1990 (2 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Jerry Sichting | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Richard Anderson | PF/C | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Juwan Howard | PF/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Mo Williams | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Otis Thorpe | PF/C | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Steve Henson | PG | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Stephen Graham | SF/SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2006–07 (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 Portland Trail Blazers?
36, from 1988–89 to 2025–26, including Seth Curry, Nicolas Batum, Kenny Anderson and Juwan Howard. 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: Portland Trail Blazers first, then the Charlotte Hornets from 1988–89.
Who has played for both recently?
Jusuf Nurkić, Mason Plumlee, Pat Connaughton, Seth Curry and Bryce McGowens, 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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