Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Timberwolves?
40 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson, Jason Collins and Mike Conley. 16 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 23 for the Timberwolves first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Darrick Martin is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Timberwolves first, then the Grizzlies from 1995–96.
- Zyon Pullin is the most recent: Grizzlies first, then the Timberwolves from 2025–26.
- Mike Conley played the most seasons across the two: 12 for the Grizzlies and 4 for the Timberwolves.
- 4 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Kyle Anderson.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (11), SG (9), C (8), PF (7).
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All 40 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | PG | 2007–2019 (12 s) | 2022–2026 (4 s) |
| Doug West | SG/SF | 1997–2001 (4 s) | 1989–1998 (9 s) |
| Gorgui Dieng | C | 2019–2021 (2 s) | 2013–2020 (7 s) |
| Kyle Anderson | PF/SF | 2018–2022, 2025–26 (5 s) | 2022–2024, 2025–26 (3 s) |
| Mike Miller | SF/SG | 2002–2008, 2013–14 (7 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1997–2003 (6 s) |
| Brian Cardinal | PF | 2004–2008 (4 s) | 2008–2010 (2 s) |
| Darko Miličić | C | 2007–2009 (2 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Jaylen Nowell | PG/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2019–2023 (4 s) |
| Marko Jarić | SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Tayshaun Prince | SF | 2012–2015 (3 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jarrett Culver | SG/SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Wayne Ellington | SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–2012 (3 s) |
| Jerryd Bayless | PG/SG | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Felipe López | SG | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 2000–2002 (2 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1997–2000 (3 s) |
| Cherokee Parks | C/PF | 1998–2000 (2 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2010–2012, 2018–19 (3 s) |
| Darrick Martin | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1994–1996, 2003–04 (3 s) |
| Derrick Rose | PG/SG | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Taj Gibson | C/PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Kosta Koufos | C | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2010–11 (1 s) |
| Ed Davis | C/PF | 2012–2014 (2 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Dante Cunningham | PF/SF | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2012–2014 (2 s) |
| Jason Collins | C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Lance Stephenson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Troy Daniels | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Jordan Bell | PF/C | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Dennis Scott | SF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Zyon Pullin | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Greg Buckner | SG/SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Will Conroy | PG | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Mike Wilks | PG/SG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Rodney Carney | SF/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| John Thomas | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1997–98 (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 Minnesota Timberwolves?
40, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson, Jason Collins and Mike Conley. 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?
Darrick Martin: Minnesota Timberwolves first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1995–96.
Who has played for both recently?
Mike Conley, Kyle Anderson, Taj Gibson and Zyon Pullin, 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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