Jayson Tatum ranked ninth among NBA players by podcast host
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is ranked as the ninth-best player in the NBA according to Jason Timpf on the "Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf" podcast. Timpf discussed Tatum's skills and potential for improvement, as well as the Celtics' challenges after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The conversation highlighted Tatum's performance and contributions to the team. This ranking places Tatum in the top tier of NBA talent but outside the top five.
- •Jayson Tatum ranks ninth in NBA according to Jason Timpf.
- •Timpf discusses Tatum's strengths and areas to grow.
- •Celtics face challenges after trading Jaylen Brown.
- •Ranking indicates Tatum's elite but not top-five status.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is the ninth-best player in the NBA
"Take a closer look at where Jason Timpf believes the St. Louis native ought to be ranked in the elite of the NBA. Is he right?
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