Braden Smith vs Hugo Gonzalez

Braden Smith scored more in 2026-27, 0.1 points a game apart (4.3 vs 4.2), on Smith's heavier usage (17.6% vs 13.5%).

Gonzalez is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 53.2% to 48.8%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Smith (2.7 vs 0.4 assists), the glass to Gonzalez (2.1 vs 0.7 rebounds).

With Gonzalez on the floor his team outscored opponents by +6.2 per 100 possessions, against -3.9 for Smith; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Smith — through —, Gonzalez $2.9M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.