DaRon Holmes II vs Tolu Smith

Tolu Smith scored more in 2025-26, 0.0 points a game apart (3.7 vs 3.7), on Smith's heavier usage (17.7% vs 17.1%).

Holmes II is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 69.2% to 56.9%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Smith (0.9 vs 0.6 assists), the glass to Smith (3.3 vs 1.4 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Holmes II played 10 more games (25 vs 15 of 82).

With Smith on the floor his team outscored opponents by +2.3 per 100 possessions, against -3.0 for Holmes II; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

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