Jalen Johnson vs Trey Murphy III

Jalen Johnson scored more in 2025-26, 1.0 points a game apart (22.5 vs 21.5), on Johnson's heavier usage (26.4% vs 22.3%).

Murphy III is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 61.3% to 58.1%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Johnson (7.9 vs 3.8 assists), the glass to Johnson (10.3 vs 5.7 rebounds).

With Johnson on the floor his team outscored opponents by +3.2 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: Johnson $30.0M through 2029-30, Murphy III $27.0M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.