Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Luka Dončić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.70 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Free throw percentage.
| Category | Donovan Mitchell | Luka Dončić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 26.3 | 31.9 | Luka Dončić by 1.07 |
| Rebounds | 4.8 | 7.7 | Luka Dončić by 1.19 |
| Assists | 5.5 | 8.2 | Luka Dončić by 1.37 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 1.6 | Luka Dončić by 0.31 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.5 | Luka Dončić by 0.32 |
| Threes made | 3.2 | 3.8 | Luka Dončić by 0.53 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.467 | 0.472 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.851 | 0.783 | Donovan Mitchell by 1.50 |
| Turnovers | 2.6 | 3.8 | Donovan Mitchell by 1.67 |
| Total 9-cat value | +3.58 | +5.28 | Luka Dončić |
| Overall rank | 8 | 4 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Donovan Mitchell and Luka Dončić. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Luka Dončić is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.70 of total value. He takes 6 of the nine categories, gaining most in Assists and Rebounds, and gives ground in Turnovers and Free throw percentage.
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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