Norman Powell vs Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero scored more in 2025-26, 0.5 points a game apart (22.2 vs 21.7), on Banchero's heavier usage (27.4% vs 26.2%).

Powell is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 60.9% to 56.6%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Banchero (5.2 vs 2.5 assists), the glass to Banchero (8.4 vs 3.5 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Banchero played 14 more games (72 vs 58 of 82).

With Powell on the floor his team outscored opponents by +0.6 per 100 possessions, against -0.2 for Banchero; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Powell $21.5M through 2027-28, Banchero $41.5M through 2030-31. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.