Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Pacers?
37 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Tristan Thompson, Andrew Bynum, Georges Niang and Mike Dunleavy Jr.. 13 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 22 for the Pacers first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Dave Robisch is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pacers first, then the Cavaliers from 1979–80.
- Thomas Bryant is the most recent: Pacers first, then the Cavaliers from 2025–26.
- Tristan Thompson played the most seasons across the two: 11 for the Cavaliers and 1 for the Pacers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tristan Thompson.
- Most common positions on this list: C (11), PG (9), SF (7), PF (5).
How many can you name?
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All 37 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Thompson | C | 2011–2020, 2023–2025 (11 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Greg Dreiling | C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1986–1993 (7 s) |
| George Hill | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–2016, 2022–23 (6 s) |
| Mike Sanders | SG | 1987–1989, 1991–1993 (4 s) | 1989–1992 (3 s) |
| Mike Dunleavy Jr. | SF/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2006–2011 (5 s) |
| Caris LeVert | SG | 2021–2025 (4 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1981–1983 (2 s) | 1977–1981 (4 s) |
| Mark West | C | 1984–1988, 1996–97 (5 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Johnny Davis (1976–1986) | PG | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1978–1982 (4 s) |
| James Jones | SF/SG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| C. J. Miles | SF/SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Anthony Johnson | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 2003–2006 (3 s) |
| A. J. Price | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2009–2012, 2014–15 (4 s) |
| Ron Anderson | SF | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1985–1988 (3 s) |
| Scot Pollard | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2003–2006 (3 s) |
| Dave Robisch | C/PF | 1979–1981 (2 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Georges Niang | PF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Bruno Šundov | C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Donald Sloan | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Stephen Graham | SF/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Mel Bennett | PF | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Andrew Bynum | C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Justin Anderson | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Thomas Bryant | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Kevin Ollie | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Reggie Williams (1987–1997) | SG/SF | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Moses Brown | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Ronald Murray | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jerome Lane | PF/SF | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Earl Tatum | SG/SF | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Brad Branson | C/PF | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Lari Ketner | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Willie Smith | PG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Etdrick Bohannon | F | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (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.
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers?
37, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Tristan Thompson, Andrew Bynum, Georges Niang and Mike Dunleavy Jr.. 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?
Dave Robisch: Indiana Pacers first, then the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1979–80.
Who has played for both recently?
Tristan Thompson, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Thomas Bryant and Moses Brown, 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. Neither of these teams has moved or changed its name.
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