Myron Gardner vs Tolu Smith

Tolu Smith scored more in 2025-26, 0.1 points a game apart (3.7 vs 3.6), on Smith's heavier usage (17.7% vs 13.9%).

Gardner is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 60.6% to 56.9%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Gardner (1.0 vs 0.9 assists), the glass to Smith (3.3 vs 2.7 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Gardner played 30 more games (45 vs 15 of 82).

With Gardner on the floor his team outscored opponents by +8.4 per 100 possessions, against +2.3 for Smith; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Gardner $2.2M through 2027-28, Smith $2.4M through 2026-27. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.