2026-27
Deni Avdija vs Khaman Maluach: Fantasy Basketball Comparison
Deni Avdija or Khaman Maluach? Their nine-category fantasy value side by side, for the season and for recent weeks, with each player’s games this week.
This season
Deni Avdija and Khaman Maluach are close in nine-category value this season (−2.0 and −2.1). Deni Avdija is better in 4 of nine categories (points, three-pointers made, assists, steals); Khaman Maluach in 4 (blocks, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, turnovers).
| Deni Avdija | Per game | Khaman Maluach |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Games | 9 |
| 32.1 | Minutes | 19.6 |
| 22.3 | PTS | 7.8 |
| 1.7 | 3PM | 0.2 |
| 6.4 | REB | 6.3 |
| 6.3 | AST | 1.2 |
| 0.9 | STL | 0.7 |
| 0.1 | BLK | 1.0 |
| 47.1% | FG% | 59.6% |
| 66.7% | FT% | 75.0% |
| 3.0 | TO | 1.3 |
| −2.0 | Value | −2.1 |
| No. 139 | Rank | No. 141 |
| 4 | Categories | 4 |
Shaded: the better of the two in that category. Value and rank are from the player rater.
Recent form
Last 30 days
| Deni Avdija | Per game | Khaman Maluach |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Games | 9 |
| 32.1 | Minutes | 19.6 |
| 22.3 | PTS | 7.8 |
| 1.7 | 3PM | 0.2 |
| 6.4 | REB | 6.3 |
| 6.3 | AST | 1.2 |
| 0.9 | STL | 0.7 |
| 0.1 | BLK | 1.0 |
| 47.1% | FG% | 59.6% |
| 66.7% | FT% | 75.0% |
| 3.0 | TO | 1.3 |
| −2.2 | Value | −2.2 |
| No. 145 | Rank | No. 143 |
| 4 | Categories | 4 |
Last 14 days
| Deni Avdija | Per game | Khaman Maluach |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Games | 6 |
| 32.4 | Minutes | 17.7 |
| 22.3 | PTS | 7.8 |
| 1.3 | 3PM | 0.2 |
| 6.2 | REB | 5.8 |
| 6.3 | AST | 1.0 |
| 0.7 | STL | 0.7 |
| 0.2 | BLK | 0.8 |
| 46.2% | FG% | 62.5% |
| 68.9% | FT% | 75.0% |
| 3.2 | TO | 0.8 |
| −2.8 | Value | −1.8 |
| No. 163 | Rank | No. 124 |
| 3 | Categories | 4 |
Last 7 days
| Deni Avdija | Per game | Khaman Maluach |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Games | 4 |
| 32.5 | Minutes | 19.0 |
| 19.3 | PTS | 8.3 |
| 1.3 | 3PM | 0.3 |
| 6.7 | REB | 6.8 |
| 8.0 | AST | 1.5 |
| 1.0 | STL | 0.8 |
| 0.0 | BLK | 1.0 |
| 43.9% | FG% | 60.9% |
| 66.7% | FT% | 80.0% |
| 4.7 | TO | 0.8 |
| −3.5 | Value | −0.8 |
| No. 183 | Rank | No. 97 |
| 4 | Categories | 4 |
Games and health
Deni AvdijaPOR
The Trail Blazers play 3 games in fantasy week 4, 3 still to come.
How this works
Each category is a player’s per-game number measured against the players on rosters in a 12-team league, and value adds the nine up. A category is shaded when the two values are at least a quarter of a standard deviation apart. FG% and FT% count shot volume; turnovers count against a player.
Sources: Box scores via BALLDONTLIE, Schedule and injuries via Fantasy Nerds
Frequently asked questions
Who is better in fantasy basketball, Deni Avdija or Khaman Maluach?
Deni Avdija and Khaman Maluach are close in nine-category value this season (−2.0 and −2.1). Deni Avdija is better in 4 of nine categories (points, three-pointers made, assists, steals); Khaman Maluach in 4 (blocks, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, turnovers).
Who has been better lately, Deni Avdija or Khaman Maluach?
Khaman Maluach has the higher nine-category value over the last 14 days (−1.8 to −2.8). Deni Avdija is better in 3 of nine categories (points, three-pointers made, assists); Khaman Maluach in 4 (blocks, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, turnovers).
Who has more games this week, Deni Avdija or Khaman Maluach?
Khaman Maluach: the Trail Blazers play 3 and the Suns play 4 in fantasy week 4.
How are the two players compared?
Each category is the player's per-game number measured against the players on rosters in a 12-team league. A category counts as a win when the two values are at least a quarter of a standard deviation apart; closer than that is called even. FG% and FT% count shot volume.