Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Jaren Jackson carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.62, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Blocks and Free throw 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, Pascal Siakam may suit you better.
| Category | Jaren Jackson | Pascal Siakam | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.8 | 21.7 | Pascal Siakam by 0.56 |
| Rebounds | 6.2 | 6.7 | Pascal Siakam by 0.22 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 3.7 | Pascal Siakam by 0.82 |
| Steals | 1.2 | 1.0 | Jaren Jackson by 0.75 |
| Blocks | 1.7 | 0.4 | Jaren Jackson by 2.31 |
| Threes made | 1.6 | 1.5 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.473 | 0.505 | Pascal Siakam by 0.77 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.799 | 0.713 | Jaren Jackson by 1.33 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 1.8 | Pascal Siakam by 0.48 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.85 | -0.77 | Jaren Jackson |
| Overall rank | 47 | 82 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Jaren Jackson and Pascal Siakam. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Jaren Jackson carries more total 9-cat value, by 1.62, but he wins only 3 of the nine categories against 5. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Blocks and Free throw 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, Pascal Siakam 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.