John Collins vs Keldon Johnson

John Collins scored more in 2025-26, 0.4 points a game apart (13.6 vs 13.2), on Johnson's heavier usage (20.1% vs 18.8%).

Collins is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 64.3% to 61.3%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Johnson (1.4 vs 1.0 assists), the glass to Johnson (5.4 vs 5.3 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Johnson played 13 more games (82 vs 69 of 82).

With Johnson on the floor his team outscored opponents by +7.8 per 100 possessions, against -1.2 for Collins; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Collins $17.0M through 2028-29, Johnson $17.5M through 2026-27. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.