Kawhi Leonard vs Lauri Markkanen

Kawhi Leonard scored more in 2025-26, 1.2 points a game apart (27.9 vs 26.7), on Leonard's heavier usage (32.6% vs 26.9%).

Leonard is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 62.9% to 60.8%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Leonard (3.6 vs 2.1 assists), the glass to Markkanen (6.9 vs 6.4 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Leonard played 23 more games (65 vs 42 of 82).

With Leonard on the floor his team outscored opponents by +7.5 per 100 possessions, against -1.5 for Markkanen; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Leonard $50.3M through 2028-29, Markkanen $46.1M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.