Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Kon Knueppel is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.93 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Rebounds and Threes made, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Points.
| Category | Kon Knueppel | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.1 | 20.0 | Even |
| Rebounds | 5.7 | 3.6 | Kon Knueppel by 0.83 |
| Assists | 3.7 | 3.3 | Kon Knueppel by 0.22 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.8 | Even |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 3.6 | 2.8 | Kon Knueppel by 0.83 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 0.46 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.871 | 0.848 | Even |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 2.3 | Even |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.46 | -1.47 | Kon Knueppel |
| Overall rank | 54 | 114 | |
| Status | DTD | Available |
Full profiles: Kon Knueppel and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Kon Knueppel is the better 9-cat player this season, by 1.93 of total value. He takes 3 of the nine categories, gaining most in Rebounds and Threes made, and gives ground in Field goal percentage and Points.
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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