Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors players: who played for both
Who played for both the Rockets and Raptors?
44 players played for both the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Tracy McGrady, Kyle Lowry and Dennis Schröder. 24 of them played for the Rockets first and 19 for the Raptors first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Tracy Murray is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Rockets first, then the Raptors from 1995–96.
- Bruno Fernando is the most recent: Rockets first, then the Raptors from 2024–25.
- Hakeem Olajuwon played the most seasons across the two: 17 for the Rockets and 1 for the Raptors.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Chuck Hayes.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (15), PG (14), C (7), SF (5).
How many can you name?
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All 44 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Rockets | Raptors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | C | 1984–2001 (17 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Kyle Lowry | PG | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2012–2021 (9 s) |
| Fred VanVleet | PG/SG | 2023–2026 (3 s) | 2016–2023 (7 s) |
| Tracy McGrady | SG/SF | 2004–2010 (6 s) | 1997–2000 (3 s) |
| Chuck Hayes | C/PF | 2005–2011, 2015–16 (7 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Patrick Patterson | PF | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2013–2017 (4 s) |
| Kevin Willis | PF/C | 1996–1998, 2001–02 (3 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 2005–2009 (4 s) | 2002–03, 2004–05 (2 s) |
| Bruno Caboclo | PF/C | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2014–2018 (4 s) |
| P. J. Tucker | PF/SF | 2017–2021 (4 s) | 2006–07, 2016–17 (2 s) |
| Luis Scola | PF | 2007–2012 (5 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Walt Williams | SF | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Carlos Rogers | PF/C | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Charles Oakley | PF | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2023–2026 (3 s) |
| DeMarre Carroll | SF | 2010–11, 2019–20 (2 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Tracy Murray | SF | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1995–96, 2000–2002 (3 s) |
| Žan Tabak | C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 1995–1998 (3 s) |
| Joey Dorsey | PF/C | 2008–2010, 2014–15 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Jeremy Lin | PG/SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Kelly Olynyk | C/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Goran Dragić | PG | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Marcus Camby | C/PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Sam Dekker | SF/PF | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Bruno Fernando | C | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| D. J. Augustin | PG | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Mike James (2001–2014) | PG | 2004–05, 2007–08 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Armoni Brooks | SG/PG | 2020–2022 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Steve Novak | PF/SF | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| John Lucas III | PG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Pops Mensah-Bonsu | PF/C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Loren Woods | C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Dennis Schröder | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Mark Jackson | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2000–01 (1 s) |
| Lou Williams | PG/SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Rod Strickland | PG/SG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Carlos Delfino | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| David Andersen | PF/C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| D. J. Wilson | PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Lonny Baxter | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Earl Cureton | PF/C | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1996–97 (1 s) |
| Andre Barrett | PG | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors?
44, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Hakeem Olajuwon, Tracy McGrady, Kyle Lowry and Dennis Schröder. 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?
Tracy Murray: Houston Rockets first, then the Toronto Raptors from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Fred VanVleet, Garrett Temple, Kelly Olynyk and Bruno Fernando, 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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