Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Norman Powell carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.39, but he wins only 2 of the nine categories against 3. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Steals and Turnovers, 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, Zach LaVine may suit you better.
| Category | Norman Powell | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20.6 | 20.0 | Even |
| Rebounds | 3.3 | 3.6 | Even |
| Assists | 2.1 | 3.3 | Zach LaVine by 0.59 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.8 | Norman Powell by 1.02 |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.2 | Even |
| Threes made | 2.7 | 2.8 | Even |
| Field goal percentage | 0.470 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 0.51 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.822 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 0.25 |
| Turnovers | 1.7 | 2.3 | Norman Powell by 0.80 |
| Total 9-cat value | -1.08 | -1.47 | Norman Powell |
| Overall rank | 96 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Norman Powell and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Norman Powell carries more total 9-cat value, by 0.39, but he wins only 2 of the nine categories against 3. His edge comes from the size of his advantages in Steals and Turnovers, 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, Zach LaVine 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.
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