Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Amen Thompson 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 | Amen Thompson | Karl-Anthony Towns | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 18.0 | 20.8 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 0.53 |
| Rebounds | 7.7 | 11.4 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 1.51 |
| Assists | 5.0 | 3.5 | Amen Thompson by 0.75 |
| Steals | 1.6 | 0.9 | Amen Thompson by 2.30 |
| Blocks | 0.9 | 0.6 | Amen Thompson by 0.61 |
| Threes made | 0.4 | 1.7 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 1.38 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.543 | 0.509 | Amen Thompson by 0.62 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.771 | 0.851 | Karl-Anthony Towns by 1.34 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 2.5 | Amen Thompson by 0.55 |
| Total 9-cat value | +2.38 | +2.32 | Amen Thompson |
| Overall rank | 21 | 22 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Amen Thompson and Karl-Anthony Towns. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
This one is close. Amen Thompson 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.