Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Gradey Dick is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.67 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal percentage.
| Category | Buddy Hield | Gradey Dick | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 5.2 | 9.4 | Gradey Dick by 0.82 |
| Rebounds | 1.4 | 2.6 | Gradey Dick by 0.48 |
| Assists | 0.7 | 1.4 | Gradey Dick by 0.32 |
| Steals | 0.4 | 0.7 | Gradey Dick by 0.90 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.2 | Buddy Hield by 0.15 |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 1.4 | Gradey Dick by 0.28 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.431 | 0.406 | Buddy Hield by 0.66 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.861 | 0.856 | Gradey Dick by 0.23 |
| Turnovers | 0.6 | 1.7 | Buddy Hield by 1.55 |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.73 | -7.06 | Gradey Dick |
| Overall rank | 374 | 338 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Buddy Hield and Gradey Dick. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Gradey Dick is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.67 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Steals and Points, and gives ground in Turnovers and Field goal 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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