Ja Morant vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
Ja Morant averaged 15.8 PPG · 2.5 RPG · 5.5 APG. Trae Young averaged 20.7 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 10.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Ja Morant leads in 4 and Trae Young in 5, with the rest level.
Ja Morant leads in FG% (54.2 vs 39.0), 3P% (42.9 vs 26.2), TS% (62.4 vs 57.9) and TOV% (9.3 vs 13.5).
Trae Young leads in PPG (20.7 vs 15.8), RPG (3.7 vs 2.5), APG (10.2 vs 5.5), BPG (0.2 vs 0.0) and FT% (86.0 vs 83.3).
On efficiency, Ja Morant shoots 62.4% true shooting against 57.9% for Trae Young, on fewer shot attempts per game (12.7 vs 17.9 counting free throws).
Ja Morant plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. Ja Morant played 4 games at 26.0 minutes a night; Trae Young played 6 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Ja Morant | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 15.8 | 74th | 20.7 | 37th |
| RPG | 2.5 | 240th | 3.7 | 164th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 10.2 | 1st |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 0.0 | 249th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 54.2 | 47th | 39.0 | 231st |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 50th | 26.2 | 209th |
| FT% | 83.3 | 72nd | 86.0 | 56th |
| TS% | 62.4 | 80th | 57.9 | 143rd |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 77th | 13.5 | 166th |
| Stat | Ja Morant | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 6 |
| MPG | 26.0 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 15.8 | 20.7 |
| RPG | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| APG | 5.5 | 10.2 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 54.2 | 39.0 |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 26.2 |
| FT% | 83.3 | 86.0 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 57.9 |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 13.5 |
Ja Morant vs Trae Young: career averages
Trae Young has the higher career average in points (25.0 to 22.3), assists (9.8 to 7.4); Ja Morant has the higher career average in rebounds (4.6 to 3.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Ja Morant | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 8 | 9 |
| Games | 331 | 504 |
| PPG | 22.3 | 25.0 |
| RPG | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| APG | 7.4 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 46.7 | 43.3 |
| 3P% | 31.4 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 55.7 | 57.9 |
Ja Morant stats · Trae Young stats · Portland Trail Blazers roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, Ja Morant or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Trae Young is ahead of Ja Morant, leading in 5 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, BPG, FT%) to 4 for Ja Morant. 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 Trae Young?
Ja Morant averages 15.8 points per game and Trae Young averages 20.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Ja Morant or Trae Young?
Ja Morant averages 62.4 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 57.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Ja Morant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Ja Morant or Trae Young?
Ja Morant averages 2.5 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number. Ja Morant averages 5.5 assists per game and Trae Young averages 10.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.