Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Aaron Nesmith is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.80 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Blocks, and gives ground in Points and Steals.
| Category | Aaron Nesmith | Dillon Brooks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 12.7 | 15.9 | Dillon Brooks by 0.61 |
| Rebounds | 4.0 | 3.5 | Aaron Nesmith by 0.23 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.7 | Even |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.9 | Dillon Brooks by 0.34 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.2 | Aaron Nesmith by 0.66 |
| Threes made | 2.1 | 2.2 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.456 | 0.431 | Aaron Nesmith by 0.70 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.846 | 0.834 | Even |
| Turnovers | 1.1 | 1.3 | Aaron Nesmith by 0.30 |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.81 | -3.61 | Aaron Nesmith |
| Overall rank | 159 | 188 | |
| Status | DTD | Available |
Full profiles: Aaron Nesmith and Dillon Brooks. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Aaron Nesmith is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.80 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Blocks, and gives ground in Points and Steals.
Per-game projections for 2026-27 converted to z-scores against the draftable pool, one per category, then totalled. A positive z means above the pool average in that category. No editorial judgement is applied.
Not necessarily. This page is 9-cat. Points leagues ignore the percentage categories and treat turnovers differently, which usually favours high-usage scorers. Switch format on the rankings page to see the other view.
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