Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Cavaliers and Kings?
63 players played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas, Iman Shumpert and Dennis Schröder. 24 of them played for the Cavaliers first and 34 for the Kings first; 5 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Len Chappell is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Cavaliers from 1970–71.
- Keon Ellis is the most recent: Kings first, then the Cavaliers from 2025–26.
- Sam Lacey played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Cavaliers and 12 for the Kings.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tristan Thompson.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (18), PG (15), C (13), SG (9).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Cavaliers and the Kings. The surname is enough. 0 / 63
All 63 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Cavaliers | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Lacey | C | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1970–1982 (12 s) |
| Tristan Thompson | C | 2011–2020, 2023–2025 (11 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Scott Wedman | SF | 1981–1983 (2 s) | 1974–1981 (7 s) |
| John Lambert | C/PF | 1975–1981 (6 s) | 1980–1982 (2 s) |
| Matthew Dellavedova | PG/SG | 2013–2016, 2018–2021 (6 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2009–2011, 2014–2017 (5 s) |
| Iman Shumpert | SG/SF | 2014–2018 (4 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1990–91 (1 s) | 1981–1986 (5 s) |
| Scot Pollard | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 1998–2003 (5 s) |
| Bill Robinzine | PF | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1975–1980 (5 s) |
| Walt Wesley | C | 1970–1973 (3 s) | 1966–1969 (3 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Keon Ellis | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2026 (4 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1989–1992, 2000–01 (4 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Vitalii Potapenko | C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Richard Washington | PF/C | 1980–1982 (2 s) | 1976–1979 (3 s) |
| Fred Foster | SF | 1973–1975 (2 s) | 1968–1971 (3 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2005–2008 (3 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Cliff Robinson | SF | 1981–1984 (3 s) | 1981–82 (1 s) |
| JJ Hickson | PF/C | 2008–2011 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Tyrone Corbin | SF/SG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1995–96, 1999–00 (2 s) |
| Anthony Johnson | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 1997–98, 2007–08 (2 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1991–1994 (3 s) |
| Henry James | PF/SF | 1990–1992, 1997–98 (3 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Derrick Williams | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Damian Jones | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| De'Andre Hunter | SF/SG | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Mateen Cleaves | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Yogi Ferrell | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Ramon Sessions | PG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Len Chappell | PF/C | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1966–1968 (2 s) |
| Darnell Jackson | PF | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Reggie Johnson | PF/C | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1981–1983 (2 s) |
| Michael Stewart | PF/C | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Dave Robisch | C/PF | 1979–1981 (2 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Luther Rackley | C | 1970–1972 (2 s) | 1969–70 (1 s) |
| Rick Roberson | PF/C | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Carl Thomas | SG | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| George Hill | PG/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Nik Stauskas | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Alec Burks | SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Steve Colter | PG | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1990–91 (1 s) |
| Kevin Ollie | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Mark Hendrickson | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Jared Cunningham | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Rod Higgins | SF/PF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Cedric Simmons | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Mike Bratz | PG | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Johnny Rogers | PF | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1986–87 (1 s) |
| Michael Hawkins | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1998–99 (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.Kings seasons include the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972–1975) and Kansas City Kings (1975–1985).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings?
63, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, Isaiah Thomas, Iman Shumpert and Dennis Schröder. 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?
Len Chappell: Sacramento Kings first, then the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Tristan Thompson, Keon Ellis, De'Andre Hunter, Dennis Schröder and Jae Crowder, 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. Kings seasons include the Rochester Royals (1948–1957), Cincinnati Royals (1957–1972), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972–1975) and Kansas City Kings (1975–1985).
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