Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Rockets and Kings?
78 players played for both the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings between 1967–68 and 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Ralph Sampson, DeMarcus Cousins and Iman Shumpert. 36 of them played for the Rockets first and 37 for the Kings first; 5 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Jim Ware is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Rockets from 1967–68.
- Russell Westbrook is the most recent: Rockets first, then the Kings from 2025–26.
- Otis Thorpe played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Rockets and 5 for the Kings.
- 15 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Otis Thorpe.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (24), SG (20), SF (13), PG (11).
How many can you name?
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All 78 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Rockets | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Thorpe | PF/C | 1988–1995 (7 s) | 1984–1988, 1997–98 (5 s) |
| Francisco García | SG/SF | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2005–2013 (8 s) |
| Chuck Hayes | C/PF | 2005–2011, 2015–16 (7 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Kenny Thomas | PF/C | 1999–2003 (4 s) | 2004–2010 (6 s) |
| Kenny Smith | PG | 1990–1996 (6 s) | 1987–1990 (3 s) |
| Kevin Martin | SG | 2009–2012 (3 s) | 2004–2010 (6 s) |
| Eddie Johnson (1981–1999) | SF | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 1981–1987 (6 s) |
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1988–1991 (3 s) | 1981–1986 (5 s) |
| Ralph Sampson | C/PF | 1983–1988 (5 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Brad Miller | C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2003–2009 (6 s) |
| Vernon Maxwell | SG/PG | 1989–1995 (6 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Ben McLemore | SG | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2013–2017, 2018–19 (5 s) |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 1998–2004 (6 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Aaron Brooks | PG | 2007–2011, 2012–2014 (6 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2000–2005, 2008–09 (6 s) |
| Walt Williams | SF | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 1992–1996 (4 s) |
| Carl Landry | PF | 2007–2010 (3 s) | 2009–2011, 2013–2015 (4 s) |
| Rodney McCray | SF | 1983–1988 (5 s) | 1988–1990 (2 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2009–10, 2014–2018 (5 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2009–2011, 2014–2017 (5 s) |
| Phil Ford | PG | 1983–1985 (2 s) | 1978–1982 (4 s) |
| Maurice Taylor | PF/C | 2000–2005 (5 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| John Block | PF/C | 1967–1971 (4 s) | 1972–1974 (2 s) |
| Joe C. Meriweather | C/PF | 1975–76 (1 s) | 1980–1985 (5 s) |
| Jimmy Walker | SG | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1973–1976 (3 s) |
| Corey Brewer | SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Johnny Green | PF | 1967–68 (1 s) | 1969–1973 (4 s) |
| Jon Barry | SG | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Marcus Thornton | SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2010–2014 (4 s) |
| Zaid Abdul-Aziz | PF/C | 1972–1975, 1977–78 (4 s) | 1968–69 (1 s) |
| Luther Head | SG/PG | 2005–2009 (4 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Jim Petersen | PF/C | 1984–1988 (4 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 1991–1994 (3 s) |
| Matt Guokas | SG/SF | 1973–74 (1 s) | 1971–1974, 1975–76 (4 s) |
| Toby Kimball | PF/C | 1967–1971 (4 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| Ron Riley | PF | 1973–1976 (3 s) | 1972–1974 (2 s) |
| Metta Sandiford-Artest | SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2016–2018 (3 s) |
| Patrick Patterson | PF | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Brent Price | PG | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Joey Dorsey | PF/C | 2008–2010, 2014–15 (3 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Ron Behagen | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1973–1975, 1978–79 (3 s) |
| Iman Shumpert | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Rick Adelman | PG | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Bruno Caboclo | PF/C | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Bonzi Wells | SG/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | PF/SF | 2017–18, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Terrence Williams | SG/SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2011–12 (1 s) |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SF/SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2019–20, 2025–26 (2 s) |
| Antoine Carr | PF/C | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Jon McGlocklin | SG/SF | 1967–68 (1 s) | 1965–1967 (2 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1994–1996 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Mason Jones | SG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Troy Williams | SF | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Justin Williams | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2006–2008 (2 s) |
| Otto Moore | PF/C | 1972–1974 (2 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Dick Gibbs | SF | 1971–1973 (2 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Thomas Robinson | C/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Ty Lawson | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Samuel Dalembert | C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Crawford | SF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| James Anderson | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Hilton Armstrong | C/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Conner Henry | SG/SF | 1986–87 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Larry Micheaux | PF | 1984–85 (1 s) | 1983–84 (1 s) |
| Jawann Oldham | C | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Jermaine Taylor | SG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Henry James | PF/SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Devin Gray | SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Jim Ware | PF | 1967–68 (1 s) | 1966–67 (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).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 Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings?
78, from 1967–68 to 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Ralph Sampson, DeMarcus Cousins and Iman Shumpert. 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?
Jim Ware: Sacramento Kings first, then the Houston Rockets from 1967–68.
Who has played for both recently?
DaQuan Jeffries, Mason Jones, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schröder and Isaiah Crawford, 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). 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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