Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.44 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Turnovers and Steals.
| Category | Devin Vassell | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 13.4 | 20.0 | Zach LaVine by 1.26 |
| Rebounds | 3.9 | 3.6 | Even |
| Assists | 2.9 | 3.3 | Zach LaVine by 0.22 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 0.8 | Devin Vassell by 0.87 |
| Blocks | 0.4 | 0.2 | Devin Vassell by 0.37 |
| Threes made | 2.4 | 2.8 | Zach LaVine by 0.37 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.433 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 1.01 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.807 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 0.53 |
| Turnovers | 1.2 | 2.3 | Devin Vassell by 1.58 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.91 | -1.47 | Zach LaVine |
| Overall rank | 129 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Devin Vassell and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.44 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Points and Field goal percentage, and gives ground in Turnovers 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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