Bruce Thornton vs Tyler Kolek

Tyler Kolek scored more in 2026-27, 0.1 points a game apart (2.1 vs 2.0), on Thornton's heavier usage (19.6% vs 10.9%).

Thornton is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 66.7% to 37.7%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Kolek (5.1 vs 0.0 assists), the glass to Kolek (1.7 vs 0.2 rebounds).

With Kolek on the floor his team outscored opponents by +10.6 per 100 possessions, against -24.3 for Thornton; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Thornton $1.4M through 2029-30, Kolek $2.3M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.