Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Pelicans?
31 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Isaiah Thomas and Baron Davis. 11 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 16 for the Pelicans first; 4 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Robert Traylor is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Cavaliers first, then the Pelicans from 2002–03.
- Lonzo Ball is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Cavaliers from 2025–26.
- Larry Nance Jr. played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Cavaliers and 3 for the Pelicans.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Larry Nance Jr..
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), PF (7), SG (6), C (4).
How many can you name?
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All 31 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF/C | 2017–2021, 2025–26 (5 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| J. R. Smith | SG/SF | 2014–2019 (5 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2004–2009 (5 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Alonzo Gee | SG/SF | 2010–2014 (4 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Baron Davis | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Chris Andersen | C/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2004–2006, 2007–08 (3 s) |
| Robert Traylor | PF/C | 2000–01, 2004–05 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2010–2012, 2016–17 (3 s) |
| David Wesley | PG/SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Devin Brown | SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2006–07, 2008–2010 (3 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s) |
| Lonzo Ball | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 2014–15, 2017–18 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Donald Sloan | PG/SG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Quinn Cook | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Javonte Green | SG/SF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Lou Amundson | PF/C | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Andrew Harrison | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| DeAndre Liggins | SG/SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Trey Johnson | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Henry Sims | C/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Jérôme Moïso | PF/C | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Lee Nailon | PF/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Arinze Onuaku | PF/C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Jalen Jones | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Cedric Simmons | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Tierre Brown | PG/SG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2003–04 (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 Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans?
31, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Lonzo Ball, Isaiah Thomas and Baron Davis. 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?
Robert Traylor: Cleveland Cavaliers first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2002–03.
Who has played for both recently?
Larry Nance Jr., Lonzo Ball and Javonte Green, 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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