Jared McCain vs Malachi Smith

Malachi Smith scored more in 2025-26, 0.0 points a game apart (8.3 vs 8.3), on McCain's heavier usage (19.8% vs 13.6%).

Smith is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 60.5% to 55.1%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Smith (3.3 vs 1.3 assists), the glass to Smith (3.4 vs 2.0 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: McCain played 52 more games (67 vs 15 of 82).

With McCain on the floor his team outscored opponents by +4.6 per 100 possessions, against -13.2 for Smith; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: McCain $4.4M through 2027-28, Smith — through —. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.