Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.73 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, and gives ground in Rebounds and Turnovers.
| Category | RJ Barrett | Zach LaVine | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 17.3 | 20.0 | Zach LaVine by 0.50 |
| Rebounds | 5.5 | 3.6 | RJ Barrett by 0.78 |
| Assists | 3.0 | 3.3 | Even |
| Steals | 0.7 | 0.8 | Zach LaVine by 0.16 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.2 | RJ Barrett by 0.22 |
| Threes made | 1.8 | 2.8 | Zach LaVine by 1.04 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.471 | 0.492 | Zach LaVine by 0.43 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.685 | 0.848 | Zach LaVine by 2.14 |
| Turnovers | 1.8 | 2.3 | RJ Barrett by 0.69 |
| Total 9-cat value | -4.20 | -1.47 | Zach LaVine |
| Overall rank | 212 | 114 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: RJ Barrett and Zach LaVine. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Zach LaVine is the better 9-cat player this season, by 2.73 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Free throw percentage and Threes made, and gives ground in Rebounds and Turnovers.
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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