Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Dyson Daniels carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.84, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 4. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Steals and Turnovers, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Deni Avdija may suit you better.
| Category | Deni Avdija | Dyson Daniels | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.7 | 11.3 | Deni Avdija by 1.80 |
| Rebounds | 6.9 | 6.1 | Deni Avdija by 0.35 |
| Assists | 5.5 | 5.4 | Even |
| Steals | 0.9 | 2.1 | Dyson Daniels by 3.68 |
| Blocks | 0.6 | 0.5 | Even |
| Threes made | 1.7 | 0.6 | Deni Avdija by 1.10 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.473 | 0.513 | Dyson Daniels by 0.69 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.789 | 0.617 | Deni Avdija by 0.71 |
| Turnovers | 3.0 | 1.9 | Dyson Daniels by 1.54 |
| Total 9-cat value | -0.98 | +0.86 | Dyson Daniels |
| Overall rank | 92 | 46 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Dyson Daniels carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.84, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 4. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Steals and Turnovers, not their number. In a points league or a roto season that is the better player. In weekly head-to-head, where you win by taking more categories, Deni Avdija may suit you better.
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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