Julius Randle vs Zion Williamson

Julius Randle scored more in 2025-26, 0.1 points a game apart (21.1 vs 21.0), on Randle's heavier usage (25.8% vs 25.0%).

Williamson is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 64.4% to 58.5%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Randle (5.0 vs 3.2 assists), the glass to Randle (6.7 vs 5.7 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Randle played 17 more games (79 vs 62 of 82).

With Randle on the floor his team outscored opponents by +4.0 per 100 possessions, against -1.9 for Williamson; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Randle $33.3M through 2027-28, Williamson $42.2M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.