Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards players: who played for both
Who played for both the Suns and Wizards?
49 players played for both the Phoenix Suns and the Washington Wizards between 1968–69 and 2025–26, including Gus Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Bradley Beal and Kris Humphries. 23 of them played for the Suns first and 23 for the Wizards first; 3 played for both in the same season.
Did you know?
- Stan McKenzie is the earliest on this list to complete the pair: Wizards first, then the Suns from 1968–69.
- Jamaree Bouyea is the most recent: Wizards first, then the Suns from 2025–26.
- Bradley Beal played the most seasons across the two: 2 for the Suns and 11 for the Wizards.
- 5 of them had two or more separate spells with one of the teams, such as Jared Dudley.
- Most common positions on this list: PG (14), PF (9), C (9), SF (9).
How many can you name?
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All 49 players, most seasons with the two first
| Player | Pos | Suns | Wizards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | SG | 2023–2025 (2 s) | 2012–2023 (11 s) |
| Gus Johnson | PF/SF | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1963–1972 (9 s) |
| Tom Gugliotta | PF/SF | 1998–2004 (6 s) | 1992–1995 (3 s) |
| Markieff Morris | PF | 2011–2016 (5 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Frank Johnson | PG | 1992–1994 (2 s) | 1981–1988 (7 s) |
| Rex Chapman | SG/PG | 1996–2000 (4 s) | 1991–1995 (4 s) |
| Marcin Gortat | C | 2010–2013 (3 s) | 2013–2018 (5 s) |
| Jared Dudley | SF/PF | 2008–2013, 2016–2018 (7 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| Truck Robinson | PF | 1978–1982 (4 s) | 1974–1977 (3 s) |
| Jahadi White | PF/C | 2003–04 (1 s) | 1998–2004 (6 s) |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | SG/SF | 2018–2020 (2 s) | 2015–2019 (4 s) |
| Alex Len | C | 2013–2018 (5 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Clem Haskins | PG | 1970–1974 (4 s) | 1974–1976 (2 s) |
| JaVale McGee | C | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2008–2012 (4 s) |
| Robin Lopez | C | 2008–2012 (4 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2012–2014, 2018–19 (3 s) |
| Ish Smith | PG | 2013–14 (1 s) | 2019–2022 (3 s) |
| Jordan Goodwin | SG/PG | 2023–24, 2025–26 (2 s) | 2021–2023 (2 s) |
| Don MacLean | PF | 1999–00 (1 s) | 1992–1995 (3 s) |
| Ricky Sobers | PG | 1975–1977 (2 s) | 1982–1984 (2 s) |
| Isaiah Thomas | PG | 2014–15, 2023–24 (2 s) | 2019–20 (1 s) |
| Kris Humphries | PF | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2014–2016 (2 s) |
| Landry Shamet | SG | 2021–2023 (2 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Richaun Holmes | C/PF | 2018–19 (1 s) | 2023–2025 (2 s) |
| Jordan McRae | SF/SG | 2015–16 (1 s) | 2018–2020 (2 s) |
| John Jenkins | SG | 2015–2017 (2 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Marcus Thornton | SG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2015–2017 (2 s) |
| Mel Counts | C/PF | 1970–1972 (2 s) | 1966–67 (1 s) |
| Earl Barron | C/PF | 2010–11, 2014–15 (2 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Dudley Bradley | SF/SG | 1981–82 (1 s) | 1984–1986 (2 s) |
| Charles Jones (1984–1989) | PF | 1984–1986 (2 s) | 1988–89 (1 s) |
| Stan McKenzie | SF/SG | 1968–1970 (2 s) | 1967–68 (1 s) |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2023–24 (1 s) |
| Aaron Holiday | PG | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Greg Monroe | PF/C | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2021–22 (1 s) |
| Monté Morris | PG | 2024–25 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Wesley Johnson | SF/SG | 2012–13 (1 s) | 2018–19 (1 s) |
| Dee Brown (2006–2009) | PG | 2008–09 (1 s) | 2008–09 (1 s) |
| Chandler Hutchison | SF | 2021–22 (1 s) | 2020–21 (1 s) |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 2003–04 (1 s) | 2003–04 (1 s) |
| Jamaree Bouyea | PG | 2025–26 (1 s) | 2022–23 (1 s) |
| Danuel House Jr. | SF/PF | 2017–18 (1 s) | 2016–17 (1 s) |
| Greg Grant | PG | 1989–90 (1 s) | 1995–96 (1 s) |
| Jarell Eddie | SF/PF | 2016–17 (1 s) | 2015–16 (1 s) |
| A. J. Price | PG | 2014–15 (1 s) | 2012–13 (1 s) |
| Walt Wesley | C | 1972–73 (1 s) | 1973–74 (1 s) |
| Jimmy Oliver | SG/SF | 1998–99 (1 s) | 1997–98 (1 s) |
| Steve Burtt | PG | 1991–92 (1 s) | 1992–93 (1 s) |
| John Coker | C | 1995–96 (1 s) | 1998–99 (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.Wizards seasons include the Chicago Packers (1961–1962), Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
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Questions
How many players have played for both the Phoenix Suns and the Washington Wizards?
49, from 1968–69 to 2025–26, including Gus Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Bradley Beal and Kris Humphries. 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?
Stan McKenzie: Washington Wizards first, then the Phoenix Suns from 1968–69.
Who has played for both recently?
Bradley Beal, Jordan Goodwin, Richaun Holmes, Tyus Jones, Monté Morris and Jamaree Bouyea, 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. Wizards seasons include the Chicago Packers (1961–1962), Chicago Zephyrs (1962–1963), Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973), Capital Bullets (1973–1974) and Washington Bullets (1974–1997).
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