RayJ Dennis vs Tyler Kolek

Tyler Kolek scored more in 2025-26, 0.0 points a game apart (4.4 vs 4.4), on Dennis's heavier usage (19.5% vs 17.3%).

Kolek is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 53.3% to 42.5%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Kolek (2.7 vs 1.9 assists), the glass to Kolek (1.6 vs 1.5 rebounds).

Availability is part of the comparison: Kolek played 45 more games (62 vs 17 of 82).

With Kolek on the floor his team outscored opponents by +6.0 per 100 possessions, against -14.2 for Dennis; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Dennis — through —, Kolek $2.3M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.