Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers players: who played for both
Who played for both the Rockets and Clippers?
82 players played for both the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Moses Malone, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. 42 of them played for the Rockets first and 35 for the Clippers first; 5 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Dave Wohl is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Clippers first, then the Rockets from 1973–74.
- TyTy Washington Jr. is the most recent: Rockets first, then the Clippers from 2025–26.
- James Harden played the most seasons across the two: 9 for the Rockets and 3 for the Clippers.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Eric Gordon.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (23), PF (20), SG (16), SF (12).
How many can you name?
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All 82 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Rockets | Clippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PG/SG | 2012–2021 (9 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| Eric Gordon | SG | 2016–2023 (7 s) | 2008–2011, 2022–23 (4 s) |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 1998–2004 (6 s) | 2005–2009 (4 s) |
| Eric Piatkowski | SG/SF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1994–2003 (9 s) |
| Chris Paul | PG | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2011–2017, 2025–26 (7 s) |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2012–2017 (5 s) | 2017–2021 (4 s) |
| Maurice Taylor | PF/C | 2000–2005 (5 s) | 1997–2000 (3 s) |
| Moses Malone | C | 1976–1982 (6 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | PF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2019–2024 (5 s) |
| Kevin Kunnert | C | 1973–1978 (5 s) | 1973–74, 1978–79 (2 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 1993–1996 (3 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Austin Rivers | SG/PG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| P. J. Tucker | PF/SF | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Stanley Roberts | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1992–1997 (5 s) |
| Dave Wohl | PG | 1973–1977 (4 s) | 1972–1974 (2 s) |
| Lou Williams | PG/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2017–2021 (4 s) |
| Jeff Green | PF | 2019–20, 2023–2026 (4 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Montrezl Harrell | C/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2017–2020 (3 s) |
| Robert Covington | SF/PF | 2013–14, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | PF/SF | 2017–18, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s) |
| Jack Marin | SF | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1973–1976 (3 s) |
| Patrick Patterson | PF | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2019–2021 (2 s) |
| Zaid Abdul-Aziz | PF/C | 1972–1975, 1977–78 (4 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Boban Marjanović | C | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Joe Bryant | PF/SF | 1982–83 (1 s) | 1979–1982 (3 s) |
| Brent Barry | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | PG/SF | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | SF/PF | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Cedric Maxwell | SF | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1985–1987 (2 s) |
| Steve Novak | PF/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Brian Cook | PF/C | 2008–2010 (2 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| John Shumate | PF/C | 1979–80 (1 s) | 1975–1978 (3 s) |
| Steve Harris | SG | 1985–1988 (3 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2022–2024 (2 s) |
| John Wall | PG | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| World B. Free | SG/PG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1978–1980 (2 s) |
| Glen Rice | SF | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Mark Jackson | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1992–1994 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C/PF | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Josh Smith | PF/SF | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Marcus Camby | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Earl Boykins | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Sam Dekker | SF/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Winston Garland | PG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Bill Willoughby | SF | 1980–1982 (2 s) | 1977–78 (1 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Richard Anderson | PF/C | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Hank McDowell | PF/C | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Dick Gibbs | SF | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Vin Baker | PF/C | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Daniel Theis | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| TyTy Washington Jr. | PG | 2022–23 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Lionel Hollins | PG | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1982–83 (1 s) |
| Pablo Prigioni | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jordan Hamilton | SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Josh Powell | PF/C | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Jaren Jackson | SG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Derek Anderson | SG/SF | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Randy Livingston | PG | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Bingo Smith | SF/SG | 1969–70 (1 s) | 1979–80 (1 s) |
| Matt Guokas | SG/SF | 1973–74 (1 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Will Conroy | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Eric Riley | C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Lester Conner | SG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Andre Barrett | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Eldridge Recasner | PG/SG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Andre Turner | PG | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Tony Brown | SG/SF | 1988–89 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Richie Frahm | SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Courtney Fortson | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Henry James | PF/SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1993–94 (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.Rockets seasons include the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971).Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers?
82, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Moses Malone, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. 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?
Dave Wohl: Los Angeles Clippers first, then the Houston Rockets from 1973–74.
Who has played for both recently?
James Harden, Chris Paul, P. J. Tucker, Jeff Green, Kevin Porter Jr. and TyTy Washington 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. Rockets seasons include the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971). Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).
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