Alex Morales vs Jordan McLaughlin

Jordan McLaughlin scored more in 2026-27, 0.2 points a game apart (1.0 vs 0.8), on McLaughlin's heavier usage (14.4% vs 7.3%).

Morales is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 42.5% to 21.0%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to McLaughlin (1.2 vs 0.3 assists), the glass to Morales (1.3 vs 0.8 rebounds).

With Morales on the floor his team outscored opponents by +4.0 per 100 possessions, against -30.4 for McLaughlin; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Morales — through —, McLaughlin $2.4M through 2026-27. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.