Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not listed on report for Monday
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Washington (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.
Washington exited Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter and didn't return due to a low-back issue. However, he's set to return to action Monday. Over his last five games, Washington has averaged 15.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.0 minutes per contest.
Washington exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 102-96 loss to Memphis due to a low-back issue and didn't return, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Washington checked out of the game with 4:54 remaining in the final quarter, and while he returned to the bench shortly thereafter, he didn't check back in. He finished with 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes. The 27-year-old forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's game against the Heat.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Sniffs double-double
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Washington closed with 24 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 118-115 victory over New Orleans.
Washington finished just one rebound away from what would've been his first double-double since Nov. 5 -- coincidentally, also against the Pelicans. Washington has been a regular starter for Dallas despite filling in different roles throughout the season, and he's been productive. The inconsistency in the scoring column has been an issue, but Washington might be turning things around in that regard -- two of his three games with at least 20 points this season have come during his past four appearances.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Puts up 21 points in OT win
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Washington notched 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 138-133 overtime win over the Trail Blazers.
Washington returned after a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury and did it in style, co-leading the team in scoring and posting his second-best scoring mark of the campaign. If excluding the game in which he sustained the aforementioned injury, Washington has scored in double digits in his last six games and should remain one of the go-to options on offense as long as Kyrie Irving (knee) and Anthony Davis (calf) remain sidelined.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Available Sunday
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Washington (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
As expected, Washington will shed his probable tag due to a strained left shoulder and suit up Sunday. In his previous five appearances before sustaining the injury in Wednesday's loss to Phoenix, the 27-year-old forward averaged 17.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: On track to play Sunday
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Washington (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Washington missed his first game of the regular season Friday due to a left shoulder strain, but it appears likely that the seventh-year pro will be available for Sunday's Western Conference tilt. His return would likely send Naji Marshall to the bench and could result in fewer rotational minutes for Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin. Washington is averaging 14.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.9 steals over 30.6 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 regular season.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't play Friday
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Washington (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Washington left Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left shoulder strain, and he's sitting out for the first time this year. Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers marks his next chance to play. Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson should play significant minutes in Washington's absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Iffy for Friday
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Washington (shoulder) will be listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Washington left Wednesday's game against the Suns early due to a left shoulder strain, but the forward is considered day-to-day. Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) are also questionable for Dallas. If Washington is unable to play, Naji Marshall could see a sizable workload against the Clippers. The Mavericks may also utilize smaller lineups with so many injuries in the frontcourt as well.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Early exit Wednesday
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Washington has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left shoulder strain.
Washington sustained the injury during the first half. He'll finish the game with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), a steal and a block over five minutes. Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin could see an uptick in minutes due to Washington's absence. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Clippers.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Secures third double-double
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Washington logged 14 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 win over the Wizards.
Washington led the starters in scoring and rebounding and turned in his third double-double of the season, which is also his third double-double over his last four appearances. He continues to enjoy an uptick in opportunities to produce, especially during Saturday's matchup with both Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) out. Washington has also added value defensively by racking up at least one block and one steal in four straight games.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Fills box score in double-double
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Washington registered 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 loss to the Pelicans.
That's now consecutive games with a double-double for Washington, who has come down with double-digit boards in three of his past four contests. The 27-year-old forward is taking on a more pronounced role in the frontcourt, given that Anthony Davis (calf) and Dereck Lively (knee) are both sidelined, and Washington deserves to be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues. He's averaged 15.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals in 34.6 minutes per game over eight appearances this season.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Leads Dallas in defeat
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Washington recorded 29 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Rockets.
Although he struggled from three-point range Monday, Washington delivered a bounce-back performance after shooting 23.8 percent from the field in Dallas' previous two games. He posted a game-high mark in points, scoring 20-plus for the first time this season. The 27-year-old forward also grabbed a game- and season-best 12 rebounds, securing his first double-double through seven regular-season outings.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Swats three shots
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Washington provided six points (3-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 36 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 loss to the Pistons.
Washington turned in his lowest scoring output of the season, struggling to find his rhythm offensively but still making an impact defensively with three blocks. The forward's overall production through six games -- 13.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest -- has remained fairly consistent with last year's numbers, though he's off to a slow start from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.2 percent after coming up empty from deep Saturday.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Just short of double-double Friday
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Washington supplied 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 117-107 loss to the Wizards.
The veteran forward fell one board short of his first double-double of the season. Washington will be counted on to fill a supporting role for the Mavericks this season behind Anthony Davis and rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, and eventually Kyrie Irving (knee), and so far the former Hornet has done his part, averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds through two games with two steals, two blocks and four made threes.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Scores 17 in start
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Washington ended Wednesday's 125-92 loss to San Antonio with 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes.
The Mavericks rolled out a jumbo lineup with Cooper Flagg as their starting point guard, allowing Washington to keep his spot in the starting lineup. The starters struggled mightily, however, so it will be interesting to see whether coach Jason Kidd gives this group another look. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Washington projects to be an integral part of the offense and defense.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Nets 13 points in starting role
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Washington totaled 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 121-94 win over the Lakers.
Due to Dallas' recent additions, Washington's role is a bit cloudy. Since Anthony Davis will play the four alongside a crew of centers, Washington could end up as the odd man out with the remaining wing positions. Washington's likely role in the second unit deserves a downgrade in drafts, as there would need to be a major shakeup for him to earn first-unit minutes.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Starting sans Russell
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Washington will start in Monday's preseason game against the Jazz.
With D'Angelo Russell (rest) sidelined, Cooper Flagg will move to point guard while Washington joins the starting lineup. The 27-year-old forward started 56 of his 57 regular-season games last year, during which he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals across 32.2 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Pours in 14 points from bench
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Washington tallied 14 points (4-9 FG, 6-7 FT, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot across 14 minutes in Monday's preseason win over Oklahoma City.
With the Mavericks employing Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively in the first unit, Washington backed up the duo off the bench. Since Davis and Lively are both healthy, Washington may see a reduction in production if the trend continues. Heavy usage for Cooper Flagg will also curb Washington's potential.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Scores 14 in preseason win
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Washington tallied 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes in Monday's 106-89 preseason win over the Thunder.
Washington did much of his damage at the charity stripe Monday, helping pace the Mavericks offensively in the win. The forward started 56 of 57 regular-season games last year but could transition to a bench role this season with top pick Cooper Flagg in the fold.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Practices Sunday
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Washington (head) participated in Sunday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Washington bumped his head during a recent practice but is expected to be available for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder. The 27-year-old forward is coming off a productive 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks across 32.2 minutes per game in 57 regular-season appearances (56 starts). However, he may see a slightly reduced role in 2025-26 with Cooper Flagg in the mix.
