Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Desmond Bane is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.78 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, and gives ground in Steals and Assists.
| Category | De'Aaron Fox | Desmond Bane | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.2 | 20.4 | Desmond Bane by 0.41 |
| Rebounds | 3.9 | 4.3 | Desmond Bane by 0.17 |
| Assists | 5.6 | 4.1 | De'Aaron Fox by 0.75 |
| Steals | 1.3 | 1.1 | De'Aaron Fox by 0.75 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.4 | Desmond Bane by 0.26 |
| Threes made | 1.8 | 2.3 | Desmond Bane by 0.47 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.482 | Desmond Bane by 0.23 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.775 | 0.904 | Desmond Bane by 1.60 |
| Turnovers | 2.3 | 2.2 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | -0.84 | +0.94 | Desmond Bane |
| Overall rank | 88 | 43 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: De'Aaron Fox and Desmond Bane. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Desmond Bane is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.78 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, and gives ground in Steals and Assists.
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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