New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Pelicans and Kings?
32 players played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas and Peja Stojaković. 9 of them played for the Pelicans first and 21 for the Kings first; 2 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Bobby Jackson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Pelicans from 2006–07.
- Jonas Valančiūnas is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Kings from 2024–25.
- Peja Stojaković played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Pelicans and 8 for the Kings.
- 6 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Tyreke Evans.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (9), SF (7), SG (7), C (5).
How many can you name?
Name players who played for both the Pelicans and the Kings. The surname is enough. 0 / 32
All 32 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Pelicans | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peja Stojaković | SF | 2006–2011 (5 s) | 1998–2006 (8 s) |
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 2016–2018 (2 s) | 2010–2017 (7 s) |
| Tyreke Evans | SF/SG | 2013–2017 (4 s) | 2009–2013, 2016–17 (5 s) |
| Bobby Jackson | PG/SG | 2006–2008 (2 s) | 2000–2005, 2008–09 (6 s) |
| Buddy Hield | SG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2016–2022 (6 s) |
| John Salmons | SF/SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2006–2009, 2011–2014 (6 s) |
| Omri Casspi | SF/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2009–2011, 2014–2017 (5 s) |
| Marcus Thornton | SG | 2009–2011 (2 s) | 2010–2014 (4 s) |
| Carl Landry | PF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2009–2011, 2013–2015 (4 s) |
| Jimmer Fredette | PG/SG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Garrett Temple | SG/SF | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2009–10, 2016–2018 (3 s) |
| Hilton Armstrong | C/PF | 2006–2010 (4 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 2021–2024 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Darren Collison | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2014–2017 (3 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Wenyen Gabriel | C/PF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| Greivis Vásquez | PG/SG | 2011–2013 (2 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Desmond Mason | SF/SG | 2005–2007 (2 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Marco Belinelli | SG/SF | 2010–2012 (2 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Toney Douglas | PG | 2014–2016 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Darius Songaila | PF/C | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2003–2005 (2 s) |
| Jason Hart | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| James Johnson | PF/SF | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Bonzi Wells | SG/SF | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2005–06 (1 s) |
| Langston Galloway | SG/PG | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Bobby Brown | PG | 2009–10 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Orlando Johnson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Cedric Simmons | PF/C | 2006–07 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Dominic McGuire | SF/PF | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2009–10 (1 s) |
| Darryl Watkins | C | 2011–12 (1 s) | 2007–08 (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.Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007).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 New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings?
32, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Rajon Rondo, DeMarcus Cousins, Isaiah Thomas and Peja Stojaković. 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?
Bobby Jackson: Sacramento Kings first, then the New Orleans Pelicans from 2006–07.
Who has played for both recently?
Jonas Valančiūnas, 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. Pelicans seasons include the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005, 2007–2013) and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007). 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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