New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors players: who played for both

Who played for both the Pelicans and Raptors?

33 players played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Toronto Raptors between 2002–03 and 2025–26, including Brandon Ingram, Peja Stojaković, Jonas Valančiūnas and Bruce Brown. 13 of them played for the Pelicans first and 17 for the Raptors first; 3 played for both in the same season.

Did you know?

  • Jérôme Moïso is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Pelicans first, then the Raptors from 2003–04.
  • Mo Bamba is the most recent: Pelicans first, then the Raptors from 2025–26.
  • Jonas Valančiūnas played the most seasons across the two: 3 for the Pelicans and 7 for the Raptors.
  • 2 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as James Johnson.
  • Most common positions on this list: PF (8), SF (7), PG (7), C (6).

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All 33 players, most seasons with the two first

Seasons with each franchise as calendar years (2003–2010 = 2003-04 to 2009-10) and the number of seasons. A gap of a season or more starts a new spell.
PlayerPosPelicansRaptors
Jonas ValančiūnasC2021–2024 (3 s)2012–2019 (7 s)
Morris PetersonSG/SF2007–2010 (3 s)2000–2007 (7 s)
Brandon IngramSF2019–2025 (6 s)2024–2026 (2 s)
Peja StojakovićSF2006–2011 (5 s)2010–11 (1 s)
Alexis AjinçaC2013–2018 (5 s)2010–11 (1 s)
James JohnsonPF/SF2020–21 (1 s)2010–2012, 2014–2016 (4 s)
Garrett TempleSG/SF2021–2023 (2 s)2023–2026 (3 s)
Rasual ButlerSF/SG2005–2009 (4 s)2011–12 (1 s)
Jarrett JackPG2010–2012, 2016–17 (3 s)2009–2011 (2 s)
Kira Lewis Jr.PG2020–2024 (4 s)2023–24 (1 s)
Marcus BanksPG2010–11 (1 s)2008–2011 (3 s)
Jamaal MagloireC2002–2005 (3 s)2011–12 (1 s)
Greivis VásquezPG/SG2011–2013 (2 s)2013–2015 (2 s)
Sean MarksPF/C2008–2010 (2 s)1998–2000 (2 s)
Julian WrightPF/C2007–2010 (3 s)2010–11 (1 s)
Bruce BrownSF/SG2024–25 (1 s)2023–2025 (2 s)
Kelly OlynykC/PF2024–25 (1 s)2023–2025 (2 s)
Stanley JohnsonSF/PF2018–19 (1 s)2019–2021 (2 s)
Jannero PargoPG/SG2006–2008 (2 s)2003–04 (1 s)
Marco BelinelliSG/SF2010–2012 (2 s)2009–10 (1 s)
Jerryd BaylessPG/SG2010–11 (1 s)2010–2012 (2 s)
Pops Mensah-BonsuPF/C2010–11 (1 s)2008–2010 (2 s)
Roger Mason Jr.SG/SF2012–13 (1 s)2003–2005 (2 s)
Linton JohnsonPF2005–2007 (2 s)2007–08 (1 s)
Jérôme MoïsoPF/C2002–03 (1 s)2003–2005 (2 s)
Mo BambaC2024–25 (1 s)2025–26 (1 s)
Mike James (2001–2014)PG2007–08 (1 s)2005–06 (1 s)
John SalmonsSF/SG2014–15 (1 s)2013–14 (1 s)
David AndersenPF/C2010–11 (1 s)2010–11 (1 s)
Lonny BaxterPF/C2004–05 (1 s)2003–04 (1 s)
Greg StiemsmaC2013–14 (1 s)2014–15 (1 s)
Trey JohnsonSG2011–12 (1 s)2010–11 (1 s)
Dominic McGuireSF/PF2012–13 (1 s)2012–13 (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).

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Questions

How many players have played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Toronto Raptors?

33, from 2002–03 to 2025–26, including Brandon Ingram, Peja Stojaković, Jonas Valančiūnas and Bruce Brown. 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?

Jérôme Moïso: New Orleans Pelicans first, then the Toronto Raptors from 2003–04.

Who has played for both recently?

Brandon Ingram, Garrett Temple, Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and Mo Bamba, 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).

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