Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies players: who played for both
Who played for both the Nuggets and Grizzlies?
37 players played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Allen Iverson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. 15 of them played for the Nuggets first and 20 for the Grizzlies first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Eric Murdock is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Grizzlies first, then the Nuggets from 1996–97.
- Tyus Jones is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Nuggets from 2025–26.
- Darrell Arthur played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Nuggets and 5 for the Grizzlies.
- 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Mike Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (10), PF (7), SF (7), SG (7).
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All 37 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Nuggets | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Arthur | PF | 2013–2018 (5 s) | 2008–2013 (5 s) |
| Mike Miller | SF/SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2002–2008, 2013–14 (7 s) |
| Chris Andersen | C/PF | 2001–2004, 2008–2012 (7 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | PG | 1990–1996 (6 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| JaMychal Green | PF/C | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2014–2019 (5 s) |
| James Posey | SF/SG | 1999–2003 (4 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Kosta Koufos | C | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2019–2023 (4 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2003–2007 (4 s) |
| Allen Iverson | SG/PG | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2018–2021 (3 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Earl Watson | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2002–2005 (3 s) |
| Chucky Atkins | PG | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2015–2018 (3 s) |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| David Roddy | PF/SF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| DeMarre Carroll | SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Wesley Person | SG/SF | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–2004 (2 s) |
| Greg Buckner | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Jarnell Stokes | PF/C | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Jay Huff | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Jack White | SF/PF | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Roy Rogers | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Shaquille Harrison | PG/SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Carl Herrera | PF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| PJ Hall | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Eric Murdock | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jamaal Franklin | SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Steven Hunter | C/PF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Mike Wilks | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jones (2006–2008) | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Lorinza Harrington | PG/SG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies?
37, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Allen Iverson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. 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?
Eric Murdock: Memphis Grizzlies first, then the Denver Nuggets from 1996–97.
Who has played for both recently?
Tyus Jones, Jonas Valančiūnas, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, David Roddy, Jay Huff and PJ Hall, 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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