Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Bulls and Grizzlies?
22 players played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Pau Gasol, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson. 9 of them played for the Bulls first and 13 for the Grizzlies first.
Did you know?
- Greg Anthony is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Grizzlies first, then the Bulls from 2001–02.
- Yuki Kawamura is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Bulls from 2025–26.
- Joakim Noah played the most seasons across the two: 9 for the Bulls and 1 for the Grizzlies.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Justin Holiday.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (8), PF (7), SG (4), C (2).
How many can you name?
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All 22 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Bulls | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Noah | C | 2007–2016 (9 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Pau Gasol | PF/C | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2001–2008 (7 s) |
| Derrick Rose | PG/SG | 2008–2016 (8 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Taj Gibson | C/PF | 2009–2017 (8 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Quincy Pondexter | SF/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–2015 (4 s) |
| Tyrus Thomas | PF/C | 2006–2010 (4 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2015–16, 2017–2019 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jevon Carter | PG | 2023–2026 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ronnie Brewer | SG/SF | 2010–2012, 2013–14 (3 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Othella Harrington | PF/C | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Marquis Teague | PG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Greg Anthony | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1995–1997 (2 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Shaquille Harrison | PG/SG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Yuki Kawamura | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jordan Bell | PF/C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Acie Law | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Anthony Roberson | PG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–06 (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.Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies?
22, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Pau Gasol, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson. 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?
Greg Anthony: Memphis Grizzlies first, then the Chicago Bulls from 2001–02.
Who has played for both recently?
Taj Gibson, Jevon Carter and Yuki Kawamura, 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. Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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