Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jamal Murray is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.36 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Points, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Steals.
| Category | Desmond Bane | Jamal Murray | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.4 | 24.4 | Jamal Murray by 0.77 |
| Rebounds | 4.3 | 4.2 | Even |
| Assists | 4.1 | 6.7 | Jamal Murray by 1.29 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 1.0 | Desmond Bane by 0.15 |
| Blocks | 0.4 | 0.5 | Even |
| Threes made | 2.3 | 3.0 | Jamal Murray by 0.76 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.482 | 0.473 | Desmond Bane by 0.28 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.904 | 0.882 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 2.2 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.94 | +3.30 | Jamal Murray |
| Overall rank | 43 | 11 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Desmond Bane and Jamal Murray. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jamal Murray is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.36 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Points, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Steals.
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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