Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Bulls and Clippers?
47 players played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Joakim Noah, Patrick Beverley and Elton Brand. 27 of them played for the Bulls first and 18 for the Clippers first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bob Kauffman is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Bulls first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- Trentyn Flowers is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Bulls from 2025–26.
- Eric Piatkowski played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Bulls and 9 for the Clippers.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tim Thomas.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SG (10), PF (10), C (8).
How many can you name?
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All 47 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Bulls | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Piatkowski | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 1994–2003 (9 s) |
| Joakim Noah | C | 2007–2016 (9 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Ron Harper | SG/PG | 1994–1999 (5 s) | 1989–1994 (5 s) |
| Elton Brand | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2001–2008 (7 s) |
| Jamal Crawford | SG | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2012–2017 (5 s) |
| Bob Weiss | PG | 1968–1974 (6 s) | 1974–1976 (2 s) |
| Quintin Dailey | SG | 1982–1986 (4 s) | 1986–1989 (3 s) |
| Craig Hodges | SG/PG | 1988–1992 (4 s) | 1982–1984 (2 s) |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2017–2021 (4 s) |
| Kris Dunn | PG/SG | 2017–2020 (3 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Tim Thomas | SF/PF | 2005–06, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Bob Kauffman | PF/C | 1969–70 (1 s) | 1970–1974 (4 s) |
| Jack Marin | SF | 1975–1977 (2 s) | 1973–1976 (3 s) |
| Gar Heard | PF | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1973–1976, 1980–81 (4 s) |
| Brent Barry | SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | SF/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2024–2026 (2 s) |
| Matt Guokas | SG/SF | 1970–71, 1974–1976 (3 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| John Hummer | PF/C | 1973–74 (1 s) | 1970–1973 (3 s) |
| Jim Washington | PF | 1966–1969 (3 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Rasual Butler | SF/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Ennis Whatley | PG | 1983–1985 (2 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Nick Weatherspoon | SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–1980 (2 s) |
| Paul Ruffner | PF/C | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1973–1975 (2 s) |
| Scott Lloyd | C/PF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1977–1979 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Bison Dele | C/PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Mike Smrek | C | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Vladimir Radmanović | PF/SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Trentyn Flowers | SF/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Sean Kilpatrick | SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Billy McKinney | PG | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Andre Barrett | PG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Charles Jones (1998–2000) | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Mario Bennett | PF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| George Wilson | C | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1970–71 (1 s) |
| Bill Hewitt | SF | 1974–75 (1 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| Tony Brown | SG/SF | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Wallace Bryant | C | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1985–86 (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.Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers?
47, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Joakim Noah, Patrick Beverley and Elton Brand. 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?
Bob Kauffman: Chicago Bulls first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr. and Trentyn Flowers, 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. Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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