Donovan Mitchell vs Jalen Brunson

Donovan Mitchell scored more in 2025-26, 1.9 points a game apart (27.9 vs 26.0), on Mitchell's heavier usage (31.1% vs 29.6%).

Mitchell is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 61.3% to 58.0%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Brunson (6.8 vs 5.7 assists), the glass to Mitchell (4.5 vs 3.3 rebounds).

With Mitchell on the floor his team outscored opponents by +7.2 per 100 possessions, against +6.1 for Brunson; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Mitchell $50.1M through 2030-31, Brunson $37.7M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.