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 1.59 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Turnovers, and gives ground in Steals and Threes made.
| Category | Jamal Murray | LaMelo Ball | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 24.4 | 22.5 | Jamal Murray by 0.36 |
| Rebounds | 4.2 | 5.5 | LaMelo Ball by 0.52 |
| Assists | 6.7 | 7.4 | LaMelo Ball by 0.35 |
| Steals | 1.0 | 1.4 | LaMelo Ball by 1.06 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.3 | Jamal Murray by 0.33 |
| Threes made | 3.0 | 3.9 | LaMelo Ball by 0.90 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.473 | 0.416 | Jamal Murray by 1.75 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.882 | 0.875 | Jamal Murray by 0.56 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 3.2 | Jamal Murray by 1.41 |
| Total 9-cat value | +3.30 | +1.71 | Jamal Murray |
| Overall rank | 11 | 28 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
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Jamal Murray is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.59 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Turnovers, and gives ground in Steals and Threes made.
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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