Jalen Brunson vs Trey Murphy III

Jalen Brunson scored more in 2025-26, 4.5 points a game apart (26.0 vs 21.5), on Brunson's heavier usage (29.6% vs 22.3%).

Murphy III 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 3.8 assists), the glass to Murphy III (5.7 vs 3.3 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Brunson played 8 more games (74 vs 66 of 82).

With Brunson on the floor his team outscored opponents by +6.1 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: Brunson $37.7M through 2028-29, Murphy III $27.0M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.