Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Clippers?
62 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including James Harden, Rajon Rondo, Baron Davis and World B. Free. 31 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 28 for the Clippers first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Cornell Warner is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Cavaliers from 1972–73.
- James Harden is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Cavaliers from 2025–26.
- Randy Smith played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Cavaliers and 9 for the Clippers.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Randy Smith.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (20), C (11), SG (10), SF (10).
How many can you name?
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All 62 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Smith | SG | 1979–1981 (2 s) | 1971–1979, 1982–83 (9 s) |
| Bingo Smith | SF/SG | 1970–1980 (10 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Ron Harper | SG/PG | 1986–1990 (4 s) | 1989–1994 (5 s) |
| Darius Garland | PG | 2019–2026 (7 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Lamond Murray | SF | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 1994–1999 (5 s) |
| World B. Free | SG/PG | 1982–1987 (5 s) | 1978–1980 (2 s) |
| Mo Williams | PG | 2008–2011, 2015–2017 (5 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1985–1991 (6 s) |
| Jerome Whitehead | C/PF | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1978–1984 (6 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| Michael Cage | PF/C | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1984–1988 (4 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1998–2001, 2008–2010 (5 s) |
| Darnell Valentine | PG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1985–1988 (3 s) |
| Geoff Huston | PG | 1980–1985 (5 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Ricky Davis | SG/SF | 2001–2004 (3 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Elmore Smith | C | 1976–1979 (3 s) | 1971–1973 (2 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 1997–2001 (4 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Cornell Warner | PF/C | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1970–1973 (3 s) |
| James Harden | PG/SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2008–2011 (3 s) |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Antawn Jamison | PF/SF | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Darius Miles | SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Reggie Williams (1987–1997) | SG/SF | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Henry James | PF/SF | 1990–1992, 1997–98 (3 s) | 1993–94 (1 s) |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | PG/SF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Rodney Hood | SF/SG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Mfiondu Kabengele | C/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1981–1983 (2 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Jamario Moon | SF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Luke Jackson | SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Robert Smith | PG | 1980–81, 1984–85 (2 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Fred Foster | SF | 1973–1975 (2 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Sam Dekker | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Smush Parker | PG/SG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Yogi Ferrell | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Marreese Speights | C/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Moses Brown | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Jared Cunningham | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Bill Willoughby | SF | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Ennis Whatley | PG | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Tim Kempton | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Kevin Williams | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Gary Brokaw | SG | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Lowes Moore | PG | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Etdrick Bohannon | F | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1999–00 (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 Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers?
62, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including James Harden, Rajon Rondo, Baron Davis and World B. Free. 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?
Cornell Warner: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1972–73.
Who has played for both recently?
Darius Garland, James Harden and Kevin Porter Jr., 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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