Emanuel Sharp vs Gary Payton II

Gary Payton II scored more in 2026-27, 0.1 points a game apart (5.0 vs 4.9), on Payton II's heavier usage (17.2% vs 10.5%).

Sharp is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 55.2% to 52.2%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Sharp (0.8 vs 0.4 assists), the glass to Payton II (1.6 vs 1.4 rebounds).

With Sharp on the floor his team outscored opponents by -1.5 per 100 possessions, against -2.4 for Payton II; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Sharp $1.4M through 2028-29, Payton II $2.4M through 2026-27. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.