Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Ausar Thompson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.23 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Blocks, and gives ground in Threes made and Free throw percentage.
| Category | Ausar Thompson | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 11.6 | 20.0 | Zach LaVine by 1.60 |
| Rebounds | 6.1 | 3.6 | Ausar Thompson by 1.02 |
| Assists | 3.3 | 3.3 | Even |
| Steals | 2.1 | 0.8 | Ausar Thompson by 4.07 |
| Blocks | 1.0 | 0.2 | Ausar Thompson by 1.49 |
| Threes made | 0.2 | 2.8 | Zach LaVine by 2.62 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.527 | 0.492 | Ausar Thompson by 0.48 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.592 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 2.49 |
| Turnovers | 1.7 | 2.3 | Ausar Thompson by 0.85 |
| Total 9-cat value | -0.24 | -1.47 | Ausar Thompson |
| Overall rank | 67 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Ausar Thompson and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Ausar Thompson is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.23 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Blocks, and gives ground in Threes made and Free throw percentage.
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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