Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Clippers and Kings?
67 players played for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings between 1970–71 and 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins and Caron Butler. 30 of them played for the Clippers first and 36 for the Kings first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- George Wilson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Clippers from 1970–71.
- Russell Westbrook is the most recent: Clippers first, then the Kings from 2025–26.
- DeMarcus Cousins played the most seasons across the two: 1 for the Clippers and 7 for the Kings.
- 8 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Olden Polynice.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (18), PF (16), C (13), SG (10).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Clippers and the Kings. The surname is enough. 0 / 67
All 67 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Clippers | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Olden Polynice | C | 1990–1992, 2003–04 (3 s) | 1993–1998 (5 s) |
| Mike Woodson | SG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1981–1986 (5 s) |
| Larry Drew | PG | 1986–1988 (2 s) | 1981–1986 (5 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 1998–2001, 2008–2010 (5 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2003–04, 2012–2015 (4 s) | 2004–05, 2016–17 (2 s) |
| Doug Christie | SG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2000–2005 (5 s) |
| Derek Smith | SG/SF | 1983–1986 (3 s) | 1986–1989 (3 s) |
| Darrick Martin | PG | 1996–1999, 2004–05 (4 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Terry Dehere | PG/SG | 1993–1997 (4 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Bogdan Bogdanović | SG | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2017–2020 (3 s) |
| Hedo Türkoğlu | SF/PF | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Cuttino Mobley | SG | 2005–2009 (4 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jim Les | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1990–1994 (4 s) |
| Matt Guokas | SG/SF | 1973–74 (1 s) | 1971–1974, 1975–76 (4 s) |
| Brian Taylor | PG | 1978–1982 (4 s) | 1976–77 (1 s) |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2016–2018 (3 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | PF/SF | 2015–2017, 2018–19 (3 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Spencer Hawes | C/PF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2007–2010 (3 s) |
| Travis Outlaw | SF/PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2006–07, 2008–09 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Maurice Taylor | PF/C | 1997–2000 (3 s) | 2006–07 (1 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1991–1994 (3 s) |
| George Wilson | C | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1964–1967 (3 s) |
| Franklin Edwards | PG | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1986–1988 (2 s) |
| Bob Bigelow | SF | 1978–79 (1 s) | 1975–1978 (3 s) |
| Larry McNeill | PF/C | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1973–1976 (3 s) |
| Kevin Loder | SF | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1981–1984 (3 s) |
| Fred Foster | SF | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1968–1971 (3 s) |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | 2022–2024 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Caron Butler | SF | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Zach Randolph | PF/C | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | PF | 2024–2026 (2 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Billy Knight | SG/SF | 1977–78 (1 s) | 1983–1985 (2 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Yogi Ferrell | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Reggie Evans | PF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Patrick Patterson | PF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Maurice Harkless | PF/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Greg Kite | C | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1989–90 (1 s) |
| Mikki Moore | C | 2004–05 (1 s) | 2007–2009 (2 s) |
| Billy McKinney | PG | 1983–84 (1 s) | 1978–1980 (2 s) |
| Lee Winfield | PG | 1973–1975 (2 s) | 1975–76 (1 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Drew Eubanks | C | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Andre Miller | PG | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Dwayne Schintzius | C | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1991–92 (1 s) |
| Cole Aldrich | C | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Ike Diogu | PF/C | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Zaid Abdul-Aziz | PF/C | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1968–69 (1 s) |
| Jared Cunningham | SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1994–95 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Marty Conlon | PF/C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Don May | SF | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1974–75 (1 s) |
| Howard Komives | PG | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Herm Gilliam | SG/PG | 1970–71 (1 s) | 1969–70 (1 s) |
| Henry James | PF/SF | 1993–94 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Dick Gibbs | SF | 1975–76 (1 s) | 1972–73 (1 s) |
| Martin Nessley | C | 1987–88 (1 s) | 1987–88 (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.Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984).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 Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings?
67, from 1970–71 to 2025–26, including Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins and Caron Butler. 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?
George Wilson: Sacramento Kings first, then the Los Angeles Clippers from 1970–71.
Who has played for both recently?
Bogdan Bogdanović, Russell Westbrook, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Drew Eubanks, 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. Clippers seasons include the Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) and San Diego Clippers (1978–1984). 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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