Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves players: who played for both
Who played for both the Rockets and Timberwolves?
44 players played for both the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves between 1989–90 and 2025–26, including Michael Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Sam Cassell and Brad Miller. 23 of them played for the Rockets first and 18 for the Timberwolves first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Dan Godfread is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Timberwolves first, then the Rockets from 1991–92.
- Tristen Newton is the most recent: Timberwolves first, then the Rockets from 2025–26.
- Corey Brewer played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Rockets and 6 for the Timberwolves.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Corey Brewer.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (15), SG (9), C (9), SF (6).
How many can you name?
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All 44 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Rockets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Brewer | SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2007–2011, 2013–2015 (6 s) |
| Aaron Brooks | PG | 2007–2011, 2012–2014 (6 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Patrick Beverley | PG | 2012–2017 (5 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Kevin Martin | SG | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2013–2016 (3 s) |
| Chase Budinger | SF | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2012–2015 (3 s) |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 1993–1996 (3 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Scott Brooks | PG | 1992–1995 (3 s) | 1990–1992 (2 s) |
| Josh Okogie | SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2018–2022 (4 s) |
| Gerald Green | SG/SF | 2007–08, 2017–2020 (4 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Eddie Griffin | PF/C | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 2004–2007 (3 s) |
| Robert Covington | SF/PF | 2013–14, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Canaan | SG | 2013–2015, 2017–18 (3 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Jordan Hill | C/PF | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 1997–2000 (3 s) |
| Daishen Nix | PG | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Greg Smith (2011–2016) | C/PF | 2011–2014 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Michael Beasley | PF/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2010–2012 (2 s) |
| Austin Rivers | SG/PG | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Jonny Flynn | PG | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2009–2011 (2 s) |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | PF/SF | 2017–18, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2004–05, 2007–08 (2 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| John Lucas III | PG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Alexey Shved | SG/PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2016–2018 (2 s) |
| Justin Patton | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Loren Woods | C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2001–2003 (2 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Bill Curley | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Kirk Snyder | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Brad Miller | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Rod Strickland | PG/SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Tristen Newton | PG/SG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| James Nunnally | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Stanley Roberts | C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Cameron Reynolds | SF/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Winston Garland | PG | 1992–93 (1 s) | 1994–95 (1 s) |
| Jeff Adrien | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Will Conroy | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Mike Wilks | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Eric Riley | C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Richie Frahm | SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Dan Godfread | C | 1991–92 (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.Rockets seasons include the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves?
44, from 1989–90 to 2025–26, including Michael Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Sam Cassell and Brad Miller. 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?
Dan Godfread: Minnesota Timberwolves first, then the Houston Rockets from 1991–92.
Who has played for both recently?
Josh Okogie, Daishen Nix and Tristen Newton, 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).
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