Austin Reaves vs James Harden

James Harden scored more in 2025-26, 0.3 points a game apart (23.6 vs 23.3), on Harden's heavier usage (27.9% vs 25.8%).

Reaves is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 64.1% to 61.0%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Harden (8.0 vs 5.5 assists), the glass to Harden (4.8 vs 4.7 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Harden played 19 more games (70 vs 51 of 82).

With Reaves on the floor his team outscored opponents by +5.0 per 100 possessions, against +1.8 for Harden; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Reaves $41.2M through 2029-30, Harden $30.6M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.