Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings players: who played for both
Who played for both the Suns and Kings?
53 players played for both the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings between 1968–69 and 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes and Seth Curry. 22 of them played for the Suns first and 30 for the Kings first; 1 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- George Wilson is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Kings first, then the Suns from 1968–69.
- Nigel Hayes-Davis is the most recent: Kings first, then the Suns from 2025–26.
- Alex Len played the most seasons across the two: 5 for the Suns and 5 for the Kings.
- 11 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Alex Len.
- Most common positions on this list: PF (15), SG (11), C (10), PG (10).
How many can you name?
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All 53 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Suns | Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Len | C | 2013–2018 (5 s) | 2019–20, 2021–2025 (5 s) |
| Eddie Johnson (1981–1999) | SF | 1987–1991 (4 s) | 1981–1987 (6 s) |
| Wayman Tisdale | PF | 1994–1997 (3 s) | 1988–1994 (6 s) |
| Joe Kleine | C | 1993–1997, 1998–99 (5 s) | 1985–1989 (4 s) |
| Tom Van Arsdale | SG/SF | 1976–77 (1 s) | 1967–1973 (6 s) |
| Randy Brown | PG | 2001–2003 (2 s) | 1991–1995 (4 s) |
| Ed Nealy | PF | 1988–89, 1990–1992 (3 s) | 1982–1985 (3 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2014–15, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Danny Ainge | SG/PG | 1992–1995 (3 s) | 1988–1990 (2 s) |
| Kurt Rambis | PF | 1989–1993 (4 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| Dario Šarić | PF | 2019–2023 (4 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Richaun Holmes | C/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–2023 (4 s) |
| Don Buse | PG | 1977–1980 (3 s) | 1983–1985 (2 s) |
| Marcus Thornton | SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2010–2014 (4 s) |
| Ronnie Price | PG | 2011–12, 2015–2017 (3 s) | 2005–2007 (2 s) |
| Jae Crowder | PF/SF | 2020–2023 (3 s) | 2024–25 (1 s) |
| Jimmer Fredette | PG/SG | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2011–2014 (3 s) |
| Hedo Türkoğlu | SF/PF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2000–2003 (3 s) |
| Oliver J. Miller | C | 1992–1994, 1999–00 (3 s) | 1998–99 (1 s) |
| Brian Grant | PF/C | 2005–06 (1 s) | 1994–1997 (3 s) |
| Chimezie Metu | PF/C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2020–2023 (3 s) |
| Ed Pinckney | SF/PF | 1985–1987 (2 s) | 1987–1989 (2 s) |
| Tyrone Corbin | SF/SG | 1987–1989 (2 s) | 1995–96, 1999–00 (2 s) |
| Rich Kelley | C/PF | 1979–1982 (3 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| Mike Bratz | PG | 1977–1980 (3 s) | 1985–86 (1 s) |
| George Wilson | C | 1968–69 (1 s) | 1964–1967 (3 s) |
| Walt Wesley | C | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1966–1969 (3 s) |
| Jim Fox | PF/C | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1967–68, 1971–72 (2 s) |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2004–05, 2016–17 (2 s) |
| Josh Jackson | SG/SF | 2017–2019 (2 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Vinny Del Negro | PG/SG | 2000–01 (1 s) | 1988–1990 (2 s) |
| Damian Jones | C | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2020–2022 (2 s) |
| Jim Jackson | SG/SF | 2004–2006 (2 s) | 2002–03 (1 s) |
| Quincy Acy | PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2013–14, 2015–16 (2 s) |
| Justin Jackson | SF/PF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2017–2019 (2 s) |
| Tony Delk | PG/SG | 2000–2002 (2 s) | 1999–00 (1 s) |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2016–17, 2019–20 (2 s) |
| Brian Skinner | PF/C | 2007–08 (1 s) | 2004–2006 (2 s) |
| Eric Moreland | PF/C | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Fred Taylor | SG | 1970–1972 (2 s) | 1971–72 (1 s) |
| Vince Carter | SG/SF | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Seth Curry | SG/PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Drew Eubanks | C | 2023–24 (1 s) | 2025–26 (1 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Nigel Hayes-Davis | PF | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2017–18 (1 s) |
| Eddie House | PG/SG | 2005–06 (1 s) | 2004–05 (1 s) |
| Aaron Brooks | PG | 2010–11 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Langston Galloway | SG/PG | 2020–21 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Chucky Brown | PF/SF | 1996–97 (1 s) | 2001–02 (1 s) |
| Mike McGee | SG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1987–88 (1 s) |
| Orlando Johnson | SG/SF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2013–14 (1 s) |
| Otto Moore | PF/C | 1971–72 (1 s) | 1973–74 (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.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 Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings?
53, from 1968–69 to 2025–26, including Vince Carter, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes and Seth Curry. 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?
George Wilson: Sacramento Kings first, then the Phoenix Suns from 1968–69.
Who has played for both recently?
Alex Len, Dario Šarić, Jae Crowder, Drew Eubanks and Nigel Hayes-Davis, 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. 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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