Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Mavericks and Grizzlies?
32 players played for both the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Eddie Jones, Seth Curry and Jae Crowder. 14 of them played for the Mavericks first and 18 for the Grizzlies first.
Did you know?
- Cherokee Parks is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Mavericks first, then the Grizzlies from 1998–99.
- Tyus Jones is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Mavericks from 2025–26.
- Brandan Wright played the most seasons across the two: 4 for the Mavericks and 3 for the Grizzlies.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Seth Curry.
- Most common positions on this list: SG (11), PF (6), PG (6), SF (5).
How many can you name?
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All 32 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Mavericks | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandan Wright | PF/C | 2011–2015 (4 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Vince Carter | SG/SF | 2011–2014 (3 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Brian Cardinal | PF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2004–2008 (4 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2016–2018, 2019–20, 2023–24 (4 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| O. J. Mayo | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2008–2012 (4 s) |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2023 (4 s) |
| Chandler Parsons | SF | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Courtney Lee | SG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2003–2007 (4 s) |
| Greg Buckner | SG/SF | 1999–2002, 2006–07 (4 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Erick Strickland | PG/SG | 1996–2000 (4 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | SF/PF | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1998–2000 (2 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Marvin Bagley III | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Tyler Dorsey | SG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Delon Wright | PG/SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Dennis Scott | SF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jarrod Uthoff | PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Darrick Martin | PG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Tyrell Terry | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Obinna Ekezie | C/PF | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Jason Sasser | SF | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Rodrick Rhodes | SG/SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Quinton Ross | SG/SF | 2009–10 (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 Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies?
32, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Eddie Jones, Seth Curry and Jae Crowder. 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?
Cherokee Parks: Dallas Mavericks first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1998–99.
Who has played for both recently?
Tyus Jones, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Marvin Bagley III, 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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