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Jayson Tatum climbs to third in NBA MVP rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:20 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Jayson Tatum climbs to third in NBA MVP rankings
Summary

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics has moved up to third place in the NBA MVP rankings, now trailing only Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama. Tatum earned this position after a successful week, including a strong performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, where he scored 34 points and recorded 9 rebounds and 8 assists. He is currently averaging 26.3 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game this season. The Celtics, who hold a 10-2 record, recently completed a perfect four-game road trip to claim first place in the Eastern Conference.

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  • •Tatum is now third in the MVP rankings behind Doncic and Wembanyama.
  • •He averaged 34 points in a recent game against the 76ers.
  • •Tatum's season includes 26.3 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
  • •The Celtics are 10-2 and first in the Eastern Conference.
  • •Tatum is recovering well from Achilles surgery.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum Now Trails Only 2 Players in NBA's MVP Rankings
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Jayson Tatum has climbed into the top three of the NBA MVP ladder after another impressive week.

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