Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Karl-Anthony Towns grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
| Category | Karl-Anthony Towns | Walker Kessler | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.8 | 14.2 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 1.27 |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | 12.0 | Walker Kessler by 0.22 |
| Assists | 3.5 | 1.8 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 0.90 |
| Steals | 0.9 | 0.7 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 0.44 |
| Blocks | 0.6 | 2.7 | Walker Kessler by 3.87 |
| Threes made | 1.7 | 0.5 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 1.23 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.509 | 0.643 | Walker Kessler by 1.59 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.851 | 0.632 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 3.26 |
| Turnovers | 2.5 | 1.7 | Walker Kessler by 1.21 |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.32 | +2.12 | Karl-Anthony Towns |
| Overall rank | 22 | 24 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Karl-Anthony Towns and Walker Kessler. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
This one is close. Karl-Anthony Towns grades out marginally ahead on total 9-cat value, but the gap is inside the noise of a projection, so take the one who fits your build.
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.