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ESPN ranks Jayson Tatum and other Celtics in top 100 players list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

ESPN ranks Jayson Tatum and other Celtics in top 100 players list
Summary

ESPN released its top 100 NBA player rankings for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Jayson Tatum ranks No. 9 after missing last year's list due to an Achilles injury. Payton Pritchard made a significant jump to No. 70 from No. 97, while Paul George is at No. 67 following his move to the Celtics from Philadelphia. Derrick White fell to No. 47 after a decline in performance last season. These rankings reflect the Celtics' roster changes and player developments leading into the new season.

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  • •Jayson Tatum ranks No. 9 in ESPN's top 100 player list.
  • •Payton Pritchard improved to No. 70 from No. 97 last year.
  • •Paul George falls to No. 67 after joining the Celtics.
  • •Derrick White drops to No. 47 due to poor shooting.
  • •New season begins with expectations for Tatum's return to form.
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  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Where Jayson Tatum, Paul George and More Celtics Land in ESPN's Top 100 Rankings
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