Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Dereck Lively is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.96 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Assists, and gives ground in Turnovers and Points.
| Category | Daniel Gafford | Dereck Lively | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 9.3 | 8.6 | Even |
| Rebounds | 6.5 | 7.4 | Dereck Lively by 0.35 |
| Assists | 1.2 | 1.9 | Dereck Lively by 0.37 |
| Steals | 0.6 | 0.6 | Even |
| Blocks | 1.4 | 1.6 | Dereck Lively by 0.43 |
| Threes made | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.688 | 0.714 | Dereck Lively by 0.17 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.683 | 0.609 | Even |
| Turnovers | 1.1 | 1.2 | Daniel Gafford by 0.16 |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.71 | -1.75 | Dereck Lively |
| Overall rank | 155 | 124 | |
| Status | Available | DTD |
Full profiles: Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Dereck Lively is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.96 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Blocks and Assists, and gives ground in Turnovers and Points.
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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