Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Norman Powell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.49 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Steals, and gives ground in Turnovers and Assists.
| Category | DeMar DeRozan | Norman Powell | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.0 | 20.6 | Norman Powell by 0.88 |
| Rebounds | 2.7 | 3.3 | Norman Powell by 0.25 |
| Assists | 3.4 | 2.1 | DeMar DeRozan by 0.66 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 1.1 | Norman Powell by 0.99 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 0.7 | 2.7 | Norman Powell by 2.07 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.486 | 0.470 | DeMar DeRozan by 0.40 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.861 | 0.822 | DeMar DeRozan by 0.59 |
| Turnovers | 1.1 | 1.7 | DeMar DeRozan by 0.94 |
| Total 9-cat value | -2.57 | -1.08 | Norman Powell |
| Overall rank | 153 | 96 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: DeMar DeRozan and Norman Powell. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Norman Powell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.49 of total value. He takes 4 of the nine categories, gaining most in Threes made and Steals, and gives ground in Turnovers 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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