Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Nuggets and Kings?
43 players played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings between 1976–77 and 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas and Šarūnas Marčiulionis. 22 of them played for the Nuggets first and 20 for the Kings first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Brian Taylor is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Nuggets from 1977–78.
- Russell Westbrook is the most recent: Nuggets first, then the Kings from 2025–26.
- DeMarcus Cousins played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Nuggets and 7 for the Kings.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Andre Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (14), C (11), PF (9), SG (7).
How many can you name?
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All 43 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Nuggets | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | PG | 1990–1996 (6 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 2003–2007, 2011–2014 (7 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| LaSalle Thompson | C/PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1982–1989 (7 s) |
| Kosta Koufos | C | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Ty Lawson | PG | 2009–2015 (6 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 2000–2005, 2008–09 (6 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2011–2015, 2020–21 (5 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Trey Lyles | PF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–2025 (4 s) |
| Arron Afflalo | SG/SF | 2009–2012, 2014–15 (4 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Michael Adams | PG | 1987–1991 (4 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Tariq Abdul-Wahad | SG/SF | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Billy McKinney | PG | 1980–1983 (3 s) | 1978–1980 (2 s) |
| Dave Robisch | C/PF | 1980–1984 (4 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Kenny Smith | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Emmanuel Mudiay | PG | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Corey Brewer | SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Jon Barry | SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| PJ Dozier | SG | 2019–2022 (3 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Reggie Evans | PF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| JJ Hickson | PF/C | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Keon Clark | C/PF | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Shelden Williams | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Quincy Miller | PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Šarūnas Marčiulionis | SG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Dario Šarić | PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| JaKarr Sampson | PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Aaron Brooks | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Darnell Hillman | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1978–79 (1 s) |
| Jamal Sampson | C/PF | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Steve Scheffler | C/PF | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Rich Kelley | C/PF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Vincent Askew | SG/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Brian Taylor | PG | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Jawann Oldham | C | 1980–81 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| John Kuester | PG | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Mike Higgins | PF | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1990–91 (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 Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings?
43, from 1976–77 to 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas and Šarūnas Marčiulionis. 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?
Brian Taylor: Sacramento Kings first, then the Denver Nuggets from 1977–78.
Who has played for both recently?
Trey Lyles, Russell Westbrook, Jonas Valančiūnas and Dario Šarić, 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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