Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. This one is close. Nickeil Alexander-Walker 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 | Josh Giddey | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16.3 | 19.1 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 0.54 |
| Rebounds | 8.1 | 3.5 | Josh Giddey by 1.90 |
| Assists | 9.0 | 3.5 | Josh Giddey by 2.79 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 1.1 | Josh Giddey by 0.16 |
| Blocks | 0.6 | 0.6 | Josh Giddey by 0.17 |
| Threes made | 1.8 | 3.0 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 1.28 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.455 | 0.455 | Even |
| Free throw percentage | 0.776 | 0.858 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 0.97 |
| Turnovers | 3.4 | 1.8 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker by 2.32 |
| Total 9-cat value | +0.35 | +0.36 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
| Overall rank | 58 | 57 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Josh Giddey and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
This one is close. Nickeil Alexander-Walker 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.