Deni Avdija vs Trey Murphy III

Deni Avdija scored more in 2025-26, 2.7 points a game apart (24.2 vs 21.5), on Avdija's heavier usage (28.5% vs 22.3%).

Murphy III is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 61.3% to 60.0%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Avdija (6.7 vs 3.8 assists), the glass to Avdija (6.9 vs 5.7 rebounds).

With Avdija on the floor his team outscored opponents by +0.3 per 100 possessions, against -3.6 for Murphy III; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Avdija $13.1M through 2027-28, Murphy III $27.0M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.