Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Donovan Mitchell carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.20, but he wins only 4 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Threes made and Points, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Amen Thompson may suit you better.
| Category | Amen Thompson | Donovan Mitchell | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.0 | 26.3 | Donovan Mitchell by 1.58 |
| Rebounds | 7.7 | 4.8 | Amen Thompson by 1.20 |
| Assists | 5.0 | 5.5 | Donovan Mitchell by 0.25 |
| Steals | 1.6 | 1.5 | Amen Thompson by 0.34 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.3 | Amen Thompson by 1.14 |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 3.2 | Donovan Mitchell by 2.92 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.543 | 0.467 | Amen Thompson by 1.73 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.771 | 0.851 | Donovan Mitchell by 1.42 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 2.6 | Amen Thompson by 0.57 |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.38 | +3.58 | Donovan Mitchell |
| Overall rank | 21 | 8 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Donovan Mitchell carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.20, but he wins only 4 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Threes made and Points, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Amen Thompson may suit you better.
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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