Braden Smith vs Jevon Carter

Braden Smith scored more in 2026-27, 0.3 points a game apart (4.3 vs 4.0), on Smith's heavier usage (17.6% vs 12.8%).

Smith is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 48.8% to 45.5%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Smith (2.7 vs 1.6 assists), the glass to Smith (0.7 vs 0.6 rebounds).

With Smith on the floor his team outscored opponents by -3.9 per 100 possessions, against -16.4 for Carter; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

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