Ja Morant vs Jayson Tatum: 2026–27 stats
Ja Morant averaged 15.8 PPG · 2.5 RPG · 5.5 APG. Jayson Tatum averaged 28.3 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Ja Morant leads in 5 and Jayson Tatum in 5.
Ja Morant leads in SPG (1.0 vs 0.7), FG% (54.2 vs 43.2), 3P% (42.9 vs 24.4), TS% (62.4 vs 56.0) and TOV% (9.3 vs 9.6).
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (28.3 vs 15.8), RPG (6.0 vs 2.5), APG (7.7 vs 5.5), BPG (0.5 vs 0.0) and FT% (85.2 vs 83.3).
On efficiency, Ja Morant shoots 62.4% true shooting against 56.0% for Jayson Tatum, on fewer shot attempts per game (12.7 vs 25.3 counting free throws).
Ja Morant plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics. Ja Morant played 4 games at 26.0 minutes a night; Jayson Tatum played 6 at 35.7, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Ja Morant | Jayson Tatum | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 15.8 | 74th | 28.3 | 6th |
| RPG | 2.5 | 240th | 6.0 | 66th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 7.7 | 7th |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 0.7 | 162nd |
| BPG | 0.0 | 249th | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 54.2 | 47th | 43.2 | 191st |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 50th | 24.4 | 222nd |
| FT% | 83.3 | 72nd | 85.2 | 62nd |
| TS% | 62.4 | 80th | 56.0 | 166th |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 77th | 9.6 | 81st |
| Stat | Ja Morant | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 6 |
| MPG | 26.0 | 35.7 |
| PPG | 15.8 | 28.3 |
| RPG | 2.5 | 6.0 |
| APG | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 54.2 | 43.2 |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 24.4 |
| FT% | 83.3 | 85.2 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 56.0 |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 9.6 |
Ja Morant vs Jayson Tatum: career averages
Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in points (23.6 to 22.3), rebounds (7.4 to 4.6); Ja Morant has the higher career average in assists (7.4 to 3.9). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Ja Morant | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 8 | 10 |
| Games | 331 | 607 |
| PPG | 22.3 | 23.6 |
| RPG | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| APG | 7.4 | 3.9 |
| FG% | 46.7 | 45.8 |
| 3P% | 31.4 | 36.7 |
| TS% | 55.7 | 58.1 |
Ja Morant stats · Jayson Tatum stats · Portland Trail Blazers roster · Boston Celtics roster
Common questions
Who is better, Ja Morant or Jayson Tatum?
Ja Morant and Jayson Tatum are even in 2026–27 per-game numbers: each leads in 5 of 10 categories. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Ja Morant or Jayson Tatum?
Ja Morant averages 15.8 points per game and Jayson Tatum averages 28.3 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Ja Morant or Jayson Tatum?
Ja Morant averages 62.4 % true shooting and Jayson Tatum averages 56.0 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Ja Morant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Ja Morant or Jayson Tatum?
Ja Morant averages 2.5 rebounds per game and Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number. Ja Morant averages 5.5 assists per game and Jayson Tatum averages 7.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.