Branden Carlson vs Mitchell Robinson

Branden Carlson scored more in 2025-26, 0.1 points a game apart (5.8 vs 5.7), on Carlson's heavier usage (18.5% vs 10.2%).

Robinson is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 67.6% to 61.3%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Robinson (0.9 vs 0.7 assists), the glass to Robinson (8.8 vs 3.0 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Robinson played 18 more games (60 vs 42 of 82).

With Robinson on the floor his team outscored opponents by +7.8 per 100 possessions, against -2.0 for Carlson; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Carlson $2.4M through 2026-27, Robinson $15.0M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.