Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Heat?
35 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Kyle Lowry, Jason Williams, Eddie Jones and Jae Crowder. 19 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 12 for the Heat first; 4 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Eric Murdock is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Grizzlies first, then the Heat from 1997–98.
- Kyle Anderson is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Heat from 2024–25.
- Mike Miller played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Grizzlies and 3 for the Heat.
- 7 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Mike Miller.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SF (8), SG (7), PF (6).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Grizzlies and the Heat. The surname is enough. 0 / 35
All 35 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Miller | SF/SG | 2002–2008, 2013–14 (7 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Mario Chalmers | PG | 2015–16, 2017–18 (2 s) | 2008–2016 (8 s) |
| Grant Long | PF/SF | 1999–2002 (3 s) | 1988–1995 (7 s) |
| Shane Battier | SF | 2001–2006, 2010–11 (6 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Jason Williams | PG | 2001–2005, 2010–11 (5 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Eddie Jones | SG/SF | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2000–2005, 2006–07 (6 s) |
| Justise Winslow | SF/PF | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2015–2020 (5 s) |
| Kyle Lowry | PG | 2006–2009 (3 s) | 2021–2024 (3 s) |
| Kyle Anderson | PF/SF | 2018–2022, 2025–26 (5 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Kevin Edwards | SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1988–1993 (5 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2016–2020 (4 s) |
| Chris Andersen | C/PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2012–2016 (4 s) |
| James Ennis III | SF | 2015–2018 (3 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Mike Bibby | PG | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| James Posey | SF/SG | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2016–2019 (3 s) |
| Beno Udrih | PG/SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Isaac Austin | C | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Blue Edwards | SG/SF | 1995–1998 (3 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Dexter Pittman | C | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2010–2013 (3 s) |
| Brianté Weber | PG | 2015–16, 2017–18 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Wesley Person | SG/SF | 2002–2004 (2 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Jarnell Stokes | PF/C | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Sam Mack | SF | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Avery Bradley | SG/PG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Otis Thorpe | PF/C | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Delon Wright | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Solomon Hill | SF/PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Keyon Dooling | PG/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Eric Murdock | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Bobby Jones (2006–2008) | SF/SG | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Rodney Buford | SG/SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1999–00 (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.Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat?
35, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Kyle Lowry, Jason Williams, Eddie Jones and Jae Crowder. 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?
Eric Murdock: Memphis Grizzlies first, then the Miami Heat from 1997–98.
Who has played for both recently?
Kyle Anderson, 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. Grizzlies seasons include the Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001).
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