Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Clint Capela 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 | Buddy Hield | Clint Capela | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 5.2 | 3.6 | Buddy Hield by 0.31 |
| Rebounds | 1.4 | 4.4 | Clint Capela by 1.24 |
| Assists | 0.7 | 0.5 | Even |
| Steals | 0.4 | 0.4 | Buddy Hield by 0.19 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.6 | Clint Capela by 0.61 |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 0.0 | Buddy Hield by 1.18 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.431 | 0.522 | Clint Capela by 0.54 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.861 | 0.583 | Buddy Hield by 0.74 |
| Turnovers | 0.6 | 0.5 | Clint Capela by 0.21 |
| Total 9-cat value | -7.73 | -7.67 | Clint Capela |
| Overall rank | 374 | 371 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Buddy Hield and Clint Capela. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
This one is close. Clint Capela 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.