Paolo Banchero vs Trey Murphy III

Paolo Banchero scored more in 2025-26, 0.7 points a game apart (22.2 vs 21.5), on Banchero's heavier usage (27.4% vs 22.3%).

Murphy III is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 61.3% 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 3.8 assists), the glass to Banchero (8.4 vs 5.7 rebounds).

With Banchero on the floor his team outscored opponents by -0.2 per 100 possessions, against -3.6 for Murphy III; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Banchero $41.5M through 2030-31, Murphy III $27.0M through 2028-29. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.