Mavericks' P.J. Washington: In danger of losing minutes?
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Washington (elbow) could be in danger of losing minutes during the 2026-27 campaign, especially if Morez Johnson and Tobi Lawal develop faster than anticipated.
Washington agreed to a four-year extension in Sept. 2025 and is currently committed to the Mavericks for the next four seasons. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points in 2025-26, his second-highest mark since entering the league. However, despite his scoring contributions, he logged only 56 games, one fewer than he played during the 2024-25 campaign. While durability is a concern, Washington still has plenty to offer, considering he can play on both ends of the floor while shifting to multiple positions during a given contest. The Mavericks added Johnson and Lawal in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although those players might not be an immediate threat to claim a spot in the starting lineup, Washington could find himself coming off the bench regularly at some point in the upcoming season, which may logically result in a decline in production. Of course, that is assuming he remains in Dallas.
Washington (elbow) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Washington was listed as doubtful, although his confirmed absence isn't a surprise, considering he missed the last three games while appearing in only one of Dallas' previous seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also unavailable, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson are expected to receive expanded roles.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful for Sunday's contest
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Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Washington missed the Mavericks' last three games while suiting up only once in the last seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also not expected to play, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson (illness), who is off the injury report, should receive more scoring opportunities and minutes in the final game of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out for Friday
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Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
As anticipated following his doubtful tag, Washington will be sidelined for a third consecutive contest due to a left elbow sprain. With Washington, Klay Thompson (illness) and Naji Marshall (hip) officially ruled out, the Mavericks are dealing with a severely depleted frontcourt. Expect Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith to see significant boosts in playing time and usage against San Antonio.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to suit up vs. Spurs
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Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Washington is in danger of missing his third game in a row after picking up a left elbow sprain. Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson and Tyler Smith would be in line for more minutes if Washington is downgraded to out before Friday's matchup.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not playing Wednesday
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Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.
Washington will miss a second consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain, and his next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio. Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and Dwight Powell should all see a bump in minutes due to Washington's absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful to face Phoenix
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Washington is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left elbow sprain.
Washington missed the front end of this back-to-back due to left elbow soreness, and he's one of six Mavericks players being listed as doubtful. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith would be candidates to see increased playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Tuesday
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Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Washington was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday and will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to left elbow soreness. He faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up Wednesday in Phoenix. With Washington out, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates to see increased playing time, while Tyler Smith could enter the rotation.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Washington was a late addition to the injury report with left elbow soreness, and it looks like the team will hold him out for the first leg of this back-to-back set. As a result, Khris Middleton could become more involved in the frontcourt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Logs 30 minutes in return
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Washington (illness) finished Sunday's 134-128 victory over the Lakers with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and six rebounds over 30 minutes.
In his return from a three-game absence due to an illness, Washington moved right back into the starting five and faced no apparent restrictions with his playing time. The big man is averaging 14.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game since the All-Star break.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Taking on starting role in return
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Washington (illness) will start at power forward in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
After missing the last three games while recovering from an illness, the 27-year-old big man will reclaim a spot in the starting lineup. In 52 starts throughout the 2025-26 campaign, Washington has averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals across 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: No longer on report
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Washington (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Washington is set to return after a three-game absence due to an illness, and he figures to have a prominent role right away for Dallas. The big man is averaging 14.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 16 appearances since the All-Star break.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Friday
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Washington (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.
Washington will miss a third consecutive contest due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Lakers. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Tagged doubtful for Friday
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Washington (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic.
Washington looks to be headed for his third straight absence while under the weather. Assuming he's downgraded to out before tipoff, Khris Middleton should be prepared to shoulder 20-plus minutes again Friday.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out again Tuesday
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Washington (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Washington will miss his second game in a row for the Mavericks. His next chance to play comes Friday against Orlando. Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith could see more opportunities with this news.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Monday
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Washington (illness) won't play Monday against Minnesota, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Washington will miss Monday's game due to illness. Naji Marshall (illness) is also out, so look for Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton to see an increase in opportunities in the frontcourt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Questionable with illness
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Washington (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.
Washington is in danger of sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set. Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Washington is unable to play Monday.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Big double-double in loss
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Washington fouled out of Wednesday's 142-135 loss to the Nuggets after recording 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes.
Washington has now scored at least 18 points in five of his last six games. During that span, the forward has averaged 18.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 assists in 33.5 minutes per game while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Chips in 21 points in OT loss
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Washington totaled 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 138-131 overtime loss to the Clippers.
Washington finished Saturday's overtime loss as the Mavericks' second-leading scorer behind Naji Marshall (28 points). Washington has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, and over that span he has averaged 20.5 points on 50.9 percent shooting along with 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 3.0 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.8 minutes per game.
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