Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Bulls and 76ers?
61 players played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers between 1966–67 and 2025–26, including Jimmy Butler, Chet Walker, Toni Kukoč and Andre Drummond. 25 of them played for the Bulls first and 33 for the 76ers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Gerry Ward is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: 76ers first, then the Bulls from 1966–67.
- Guerschon Yabusele is the most recent: 76ers first, then the Bulls from 2025–26.
- Chet Walker played the most seasons across the two: 6 for the Bulls and 7 for the 76ers.
- 12 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Matt Guokas.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (22), SG (11), SF (10), PG (9).
How many can you name?
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All 61 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Bulls | 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Walker | SF | 1969–1975 (6 s) | 1962–1969 (7 s) |
| Toni Kukoč | SF/PF | 1993–2000 (7 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Thaddeus Young | PF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2007–2014 (7 s) |
| Scott Williams | PF/C | 1990–1994 (4 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| Bob Weiss | PG | 1968–1974 (6 s) | 1965–1967 (2 s) |
| Matt Guokas | SG/SF | 1970–71, 1974–1976 (3 s) | 1966–1971 (5 s) |
| Jimmy Butler | SF | 2011–2017 (6 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Nikola Vučević | C | 2020–2026 (6 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Kyle Korver | SG/SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2003–2008 (5 s) |
| Elton Brand | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2008–2012, 2015–16 (5 s) |
| Kevin Ollie | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1999–2001, 2004–2008 (6 s) |
| Andrés Nocioni | SF/PF | 2004–2009 (5 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Caldwell Jones | C/PF | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1976–1982 (6 s) |
| Hersey Hawkins | SG | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1988–1993 (5 s) |
| Orlando Woolridge | SF | 1981–1986 (5 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Sedale Threatt | PG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1983–1987 (4 s) |
| Nazr Mohammed | C | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| John Salmons | SF/SG | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2002–2006 (4 s) |
| Dennis Awtrey | C | 1972–1974, 1979–80 (3 s) | 1970–1973 (3 s) |
| Jim Washington | PF | 1966–1969 (3 s) | 1969–1972 (3 s) |
| Andre Drummond | C | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2021–22, 2024–2026 (3 s) |
| Cameron Payne | PG/SG | 2016–2019 (3 s) | 2023–24, 2025–26 (2 s) |
| Dalen Terry | SF | 2022–2026 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Corie Blount | PF/C | 1993–1995, 2002–2004 (4 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Larry Hughes | SG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| Tim Thomas | SF/PF | 2005–06, 2008–09 (2 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2015–16, 2017–2019 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Pete Myers | SG | 1986–87, 1993–1995 (3 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1980–1983 (3 s) |
| Ollie Johnson | SF | 1978–1980 (2 s) | 1980–1982 (2 s) |
| Mac McClung | PG/SG | 2021–22, 2025–26 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Joe Smith | PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1997–98, 2006–07 (2 s) |
| Michael Carter-Williams | PG/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | SF/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| JaKarr Sampson | PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Tony Bradley | C/PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Canaan | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Donyell Marshall | PF/SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Steve Colter | PG | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Mike Brown | PF/C | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Len Chappell | PF/C | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1962–1964 (2 s) |
| Michael Ruffin | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| John Block | PF/C | 1974–1976 (2 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| George Wilson | C | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1968–1970 (2 s) |
| Shaler Halimon | SG/SF | 1969–1971 (2 s) | 1968–69 (1 s) |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PF/C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Mitchell Wiggins | SG | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Darius Songaila | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Wes Matthews | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Charles Jones (1983–1998) | PF/C | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Jarvis Varnado | PF/C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Mark Bryant | PF/C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Andrew Lang | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Malcolm Thomas | PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Walt Wesley | C | 1969–70 (1 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Joe Courtney | PF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| James Thomas | PF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Gerry Ward | SG | 1966–67 (1 s) | 1965–66 (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.76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers?
61, from 1966–67 to 2025–26, including Jimmy Butler, Chet Walker, Toni Kukoč and Andre Drummond. 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?
Gerry Ward: Philadelphia 76ers first, then the Chicago Bulls from 1966–67.
Who has played for both recently?
Nikola Vučević, Andre Drummond, Cameron Payne, Dalen Terry, Mac McClung and Guerschon Yabusele, 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. 76ers seasons include the Syracuse Nationals (1949–1963).
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