Labaron Philon Jr. vs LJ Cryer

LJ Cryer scored more in 2026-27, 0.1 points a game apart (2.6 vs 2.5), on Philon Jr.'s heavier usage (23.3% vs 22.2%).

Cryer is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 53.3% to 42.2%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Cryer (1.0 vs 0.3 assists), the glass to Philon Jr. (1.0 vs 0.3 rebounds).

With Philon Jr. on the floor his team outscored opponents by +10.5 per 100 possessions, against -20.9 for Cryer; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Philon Jr. $3.6M through 2029-30, Cryer — through —. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.