Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Grizzlies?
39 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Seth Curry, Lorenzen Wright and Danny Green. 16 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 20 for the Grizzlies first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Gerald Wilkins is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Cavaliers first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Ty Jerome is the most recent: Cavaliers first, then the Grizzlies from 2025–26.
- Mike Miller played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Cavaliers and 7 for the Grizzlies.
- 3 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Mike Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SF (7), SG (7), C (7).
How many can you name?
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All 39 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Miller | SF/SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2002–2008, 2013–14 (7 s) |
| Wesley Person | SG/SF | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2001–2006 (5 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2003–2007 (4 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 1997–2001 (4 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Lamar Stevens | SF/PF | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Sam Merrill | SG | 2022–2026 (4 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Andrew Harrison | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Jon Leuer | PF/C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1996–1999 (3 s) |
| Danny Green | SG/SF | 2009–10, 2022–23 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Darius Miles | SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Ty Jerome | PG/SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| C. J. Miles | SF/SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Gerald Wilkins | SG/SF | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Ed Davis | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Marreese Speights | C/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Tyler Zeller | C | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Leon Powe | PF | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2011–12 (2 s) |
| Tarence Kinsey | SG/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Derrick Rose | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Chris Andersen | C/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Pargo | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Benoit Benjamin | C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Kobi Simmons | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Milt Palacio | PG/SG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Larry Robinson | SF/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Mike Wilks | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2008–09 (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 Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies?
39, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Seth Curry, Lorenzen Wright and Danny Green. 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?
Gerald Wilkins: Cleveland Cavaliers first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Lamar Stevens, Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome, 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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