Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Austin Reaves grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
| Category | Austin Reaves | Karl-Anthony Towns | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 23.9 | 20.8 | Austin Reaves by 0.58 |
| Rebounds | 5.4 | 11.4 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 2.48 |
| Assists | 5.7 | 3.5 | Austin Reaves by 1.13 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.9 | Austin Reaves by 0.65 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.6 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 0.47 |
| Threes made | 2.4 | 1.7 | Austin Reaves by 0.72 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.477 | 0.509 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 0.73 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.870 | 0.851 | Austin Reaves by 0.84 |
| Turnovers | 2.6 | 2.5 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.44 | +2.32 | Austin Reaves |
| Overall rank | 19 | 22 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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This one is close. Austin Reaves grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
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.
Projections already carry an expected minutes load, but they cannot price a player who is ruled out. Current status is shown beside each name, so check it before acting.