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Peyton Watson ranks 96th in ESPN's NBA Top 100 for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:06 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Peyton Watson ranks 96th in ESPN's NBA Top 100 for 2026

Summary

Peyton Watson makes his debut in ESPN's NBA Top 100 rankings, coming in at 96th. The former Denver Nugget, now with the Cleveland Cavaliers, was unranked prior to this season. Watson's impressive performance last year, averaging 14.9 points before a hamstring injury, contributed to his ranking. ESPN projects him to average 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game this season as he steps into a starting role. He also ranks second in field goal percentage allowed for contesting defenders since entering the league in 2022-23.

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By the Numbers

•Peyton Watson ranks 96th in ESPN's NBA Top 100.
•He joins the Cavaliers after a trade from the Nuggets.
•Watson averaged 14.9 points prior to his injury last season.
•He is projected to average 14.2 points and 5.0 rebounds this season.
•Watson ranks second in field goal percentage allowed since 2022-23.

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What they're saying

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"Watson ranks 2nd in FG % allowed as the contesting defender since entering the league in 2022-23 among players to challenge at least 2,000 shots."
— Yahoo Sports

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