Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Grizzlies and Kings?
55 players played for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings between 1995–96 and 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Jason Williams, Matt Barnes and Zach Randolph. 28 of them played for the Grizzlies first and 27 for the Kings first.
Did you know?
- Eric Leckner is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Grizzlies from 1996–97.
- Marvin Bagley III is the most recent: Kings first, then the Grizzlies from 2024–25.
- Rudy Gay played the most seasons across the two: 7 for the Grizzlies and 4 for the Kings.
- 10 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jason Williams.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (16), PF (13), SG (11), SF (8).
How many can you name?
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All 55 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Grizzlies | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SF/PF | 2006–2013 (7 s) | 2013–2017 (4 s) |
| Zach Randolph | PF/C | 2009–2017 (8 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Mike Bibby | PG | 1998–2001 (3 s) | 2001–2008 (7 s) |
| Jason Williams | PG | 2001–2005, 2010–11 (5 s) | 1998–2001 (3 s) |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | PF/SF | 1996–2001 (5 s) | 2005–2008 (3 s) |
| Beno Udrih | PG/SG | 2013–2016 (3 s) | 2007–2011 (4 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2000–2005, 2008–09 (6 s) |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 2001–2006 (5 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Ben McLemore | SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2013–2017, 2018–19 (5 s) |
| Tyreke Evans | SF/SG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2009–2013, 2016–17 (5 s) |
| Bobby Hurley | PG | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1993–1998 (5 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2009–2011, 2014–2017 (5 s) |
| Otis Thorpe | PF/C | 1997–98 (1 s) | 1984–1988, 1997–98 (5 s) |
| Kosta Koufos | C | 2013–2015 (2 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Tony Massenburg | PF/C | 1997–2002 (5 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Pete Chilcutt | PF | 1996–1999 (3 s) | 1991–1994 (3 s) |
| Michael Smith (1994–2001) | PF | 1997–1999 (2 s) | 1994–1998 (4 s) |
| Marvin Bagley III | C/PF | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2018–2022 (4 s) |
| Dahntay Jones | SF/SG | 2003–2007 (4 s) | 2007–08 (1 s) |
| Vince Carter | SG/SF | 2014–2017 (3 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 2018–2021 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2009–10, 2016–2018 (3 s) |
| Jake LaRavia | SF/PF | 2022–2025 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2004–05, 2016–17 (2 s) |
| Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | PG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1996–1998 (2 s) |
| Bruno Caboclo | PF/C | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Bonzi Wells | SG/SF | 2003–2005 (2 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Nick Anderson | SG/SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SF/SG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2019–20, 2025–26 (2 s) |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Antoine Carr | PF/C | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1989–1991 (2 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2016–17, 2019–20 (2 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Brent Price | PG | 1999–2001 (2 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Darrick Martin | PG | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1999–2001 (2 s) |
| Ray McCallum Jr. | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–2015 (2 s) |
| Terry Dehere | PG/SG | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1997–1999 (2 s) |
| Chris Robinson | SG/SF | 1996–1998 (2 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Josh Jackson | SG/SF | 2019–20 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Drew Gooden | PF | 2002–03 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Delon Wright | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Greivis Vásquez | PG/SG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Damon Jones | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Justin Holiday | SG/SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Ryan Hollins | C/PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–15 (1 s) |
| Will Solomon | PG/SG | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Troy Williams | SF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Rodney Buford | SG/SF | 2001–02 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Eric Leckner | C/PF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 1990–91 (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).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 Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings?
55, from 1995–96 to 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Jason Williams, Matt Barnes and Zach Randolph. 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 Leckner: Sacramento Kings first, then the Memphis Grizzlies from 1996–97.
Who has played for both recently?
Marvin Bagley III, Jonas Valančiūnas, Jake LaRavia, DaQuan Jeffries and Jae Crowder, 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). 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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