Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Bulls and Pelicans?
40 players played for both the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Tyson Chandler and Nate Robinson. 23 of them played for the Bulls first and 15 for the Pelicans first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bryce Drew is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Bulls first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Javonte Green is the most recent: Bulls first, then the Pelicans from 2024–25.
- Tyson Chandler played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Bulls and 3 for the Pelicans.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Ömer Aşık.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (11), PG (10), SG (9), C (5).
How many can you name?
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All 40 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Bulls | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Chandler | C | 2001–2006 (5 s) | 2006–2009 (3 s) |
| Ömer Aşık | C | 2010–2012, 2017–18 (3 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| Lonzo Ball | PG | 2021–2025 (4 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Nikola Mirotić | PF | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Jannero Pargo | PG/SG | 2003–2006, 2009–10 (4 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| E'Twaun Moore | SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–2020 (4 s) |
| Rasual Butler | SF/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| P. J. Brown | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2002–2006 (4 s) |
| Javonte Green | SG/SF | 2020–2024 (4 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Quincy Pondexter | SF/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2010–11, 2014–2017 (4 s) |
| Marcus Fizer | PF/SF | 2000–2004 (4 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Tony Snell | SG/SF | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | SF/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Devin Brown | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2006–07, 2008–2010 (3 s) |
| Linton Johnson | PF | 2003–04, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Jimmer Fredette | PG/SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| E. J. Liddell | PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2011–12, 2013–14 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Tomáš Satoranský | PG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Bryce Drew | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| John Salmons | SF/SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Roger Mason Jr. | SG/SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Lonny Baxter | PF/C | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Malcolm Hill | SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Cedric Simmons | PF/C | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Nate Robinson | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Walt Lemon Jr. | PG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Anthony Morrow | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Alize Johnson | PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Darius Songaila | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Wayne Selden Jr. | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2002–03 (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.Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans?
40, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Tyson Chandler and Nate Robinson. 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?
Bryce Drew: Chicago Bulls first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Lonzo Ball, Javonte Green, E. J. Liddell and Daniel Theis, 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. Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).
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