Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Desmond Bane carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.37, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 4. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Turnovers and Field goal percentage, 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, James Harden may suit you better.
| Category | Desmond Bane | James Harden | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.4 | 18.9 | Desmond Bane by 0.29 |
| Rebounds | 4.3 | 4.7 | James Harden by 0.17 |
| Assists | 4.1 | 7.5 | James Harden by 1.71 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 1.1 | Even |
| Blocks | 0.4 | 0.5 | James Harden by 0.15 |
| Threes made | 2.3 | 2.6 | James Harden by 0.32 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.482 | 0.424 | Desmond Bane by 1.20 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.904 | 0.880 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 3.3 | Desmond Bane by 1.47 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.94 | +0.57 | Desmond Bane |
| Overall rank | 43 | 53 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Desmond Bane carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.37, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 4. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Turnovers and Field goal percentage, 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, James Harden 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.
Projections already carry an expected minutes load, but they cannot price a player who is ruled out. Current status is shown beside each name, so check it before acting.