Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Trail Blazers?
47 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Lenny Wilkens, Shawn Kemp, Steve Kerr and Seth Curry. 27 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 19 for the Trail Blazers first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Charlie Davis is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Cavaliers first, then the Trail Blazers from 1972–73.
- Robin Lopez is the most recent: Trail Blazers first, then the Cavaliers from 2022–23.
- Chris Dudley played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Cavaliers and 6 for the Trail Blazers.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chris Dudley.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (15), PF (11), SG (9), C (6).
How many can you name?
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All 47 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Dudley | C | 1987–1990 (3 s) | 1993–1997, 2001–2003 (6 s) |
| Mark Bryant | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 1988–1995 (7 s) |
| Kenny Carr | PF | 1979–1982 (3 s) | 1982–1987 (5 s) |
| Darnell Valentine | PG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1981–1986 (5 s) |
| Darius Miles | SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2003–2008 (5 s) |
| Jim Brewer | PF | 1973–1979 (6 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Mo Williams | PG | 2008–2011, 2015–2017 (5 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Channing Frye | PF/C | 2015–2019 (4 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF/C | 2017–2021, 2025–26 (5 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| John Johnson | SF | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1973–1976 (3 s) |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | SF/SG | 2004–2009 (5 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 2001–2005 (4 s) |
| Wesley Person | SG/SF | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Ron Brewer | SG | 1981–1983, 1985–86 (3 s) | 1978–1981 (3 s) |
| Shawn Kemp | PF/C | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Steve Kerr | PG/SG | 1989–1993 (4 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Rodney Hood | SF/SG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2018–2021 (3 s) |
| JJ Hickson | PF/C | 2008–2011 (3 s) | 2011–2013 (2 s) |
| Alonzo Gee | SG/SF | 2010–2014 (4 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| James Jones | SF/SG | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jarrett Jack | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Ed Davis | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Jeff McInnis | PG/SG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Johnny Davis (1976–1986) | PG | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1976–1978 (2 s) |
| Mitchell Butler | SG | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1996–97, 2001–02 (2 s) |
| Barry Clemens | PF | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1974–1976 (2 s) |
| Lenny Wilkens | PG | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Sebastian Telfair | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| James Edwards | C | 1981–1983 (2 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Steve Colter | PG | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Moses Brown | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–20, 2023–24 (2 s) |
| Ennis Whatley | PG | 1985–86 (1 s) | 1991–92, 1996–97 (2 s) |
| John Crotty | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Rick Roberson | PF/C | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Charlie Davis | PG | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Eddie Jordan | SG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Nik Stauskas | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Stephen Graham | SF/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Geoff Crompton | C | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1980–81 (1 s) |
| Willie Smith | PG | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Kaniel Dickens | PF/SF | 2007–08 (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.
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers?
47, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Lenny Wilkens, Shawn Kemp, Steve Kerr and Seth Curry. 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?
Charlie Davis: Cleveland Cavaliers first, then the Portland Trail Blazers from 1972–73.
Who has played for both recently?
Larry Nance 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. Neither of these teams has moved or changed its name.
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