2026-27
Jaden McDaniels vs Jalen Johnson: Fantasy Basketball Comparison
Jaden McDaniels or Jalen Johnson? Their nine-category fantasy value side by side, for the season and for recent weeks, with each player’s games this week.
This season
Jaden McDaniels and Jalen Johnson are close in nine-category value this season (+1.4 and +1.4). Jaden McDaniels is better in 4 of nine categories (three-pointers made, blocks, field goal percentage, turnovers); Jalen Johnson in 4 (points, rebounds, assists, free throw percentage).
| Jaden McDaniels | Per game | Jalen Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Games | 9 |
| 33.8 | Minutes | 33.6 |
| 17.0 | PTS | 19.2 |
| 1.5 | 3PM | 0.9 |
| 6.2 | REB | 8.6 |
| 3.6 | AST | 7.2 |
| 0.9 | STL | 1.0 |
| 0.8 | BLK | 0.6 |
| 51.3% | FG% | 44.9% |
| 81.0% | FT% | 82.0% |
| 2.0 | TO | 3.2 |
| +1.4 | Value | +1.4 |
| No. 39 | Rank | No. 40 |
| 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
| Jaden McDaniels | Per game | Jalen Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Games | 9 |
| 33.8 | Minutes | 33.6 |
| 17.0 | PTS | 19.2 |
| 1.5 | 3PM | 0.9 |
| 6.2 | REB | 8.6 |
| 3.6 | AST | 7.2 |
| 0.9 | STL | 1.0 |
| 0.8 | BLK | 0.6 |
| 51.3% | FG% | 44.9% |
| 81.0% | FT% | 82.0% |
| 2.0 | TO | 3.2 |
| +1.3 | Value | +1.2 |
| No. 41 | Rank | No. 42 |
| 4 | Categories | 4 |
Last 14 days
| Jaden McDaniels | Per game | Jalen Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Games | 5 |
| 35.0 | Minutes | 34.5 |
| 18.1 | PTS | 17.4 |
| 1.4 | 3PM | 1.0 |
| 6.0 | REB | 7.6 |
| 4.1 | AST | 6.4 |
| 1.0 | STL | 0.6 |
| 0.6 | BLK | 0.4 |
| 48.1% | FG% | 47.1% |
| 78.9% | FT% | 80.0% |
| 2.3 | TO | 3.6 |
| +0.4 | Value | −0.9 |
| No. 65 | Rank | No. 103 |
| 4 | Categories | 2 |
Last 7 days
| Jaden McDaniels | Per game | Jalen Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Games | 2 |
| 36.5 | Minutes | 37.0 |
| 17.7 | PTS | 22.5 |
| 1.3 | 3PM | 0.0 |
| 6.7 | REB | 7.0 |
| 4.0 | AST | 5.0 |
| 1.3 | STL | 1.5 |
| 1.0 | BLK | 0.0 |
| 47.6% | FG% | 54.8% |
| 100.0% | FT% | 78.6% |
| 2.7 | TO | 3.5 |
| +1.9 | Value | −0.2 |
| No. 41 | Rank | No. 80 |
| 4 | Categories | 3 |
Games and health
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The Timberwolves play 2 games in fantasy week 4, 2 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, Jaden McDaniels or Jalen Johnson?
Jaden McDaniels and Jalen Johnson are close in nine-category value this season (+1.4 and +1.4). Jaden McDaniels is better in 4 of nine categories (three-pointers made, blocks, field goal percentage, turnovers); Jalen Johnson in 4 (points, rebounds, assists, free throw percentage).
Who has been better lately, Jaden McDaniels or Jalen Johnson?
Jaden McDaniels has the higher nine-category value over the last 14 days (+0.4 to −0.9). Jaden McDaniels is better in 4 of nine categories (three-pointers made, steals, blocks, turnovers); Jalen Johnson in 2 (rebounds, assists).
Who has more games this week, Jaden McDaniels or Jalen Johnson?
Jalen Johnson: the Timberwolves play 2 and the Hawks play 3 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.