Stuffs stat sheet off bench Washington had 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and a steal across 34 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win over Portland.

Impact Washington returned from a three-game absence due to a right ankle sprain but logged starter-like minutes, as he was one of four Charlotte players who logged 30-plus minutes -- and the starting center, Vernon Carey, only played eight minutes. Washington looked healthy and ended just two rebounds shy of a double-double, and he is widely expected to move back to the starting five Tuesday at New York given his involvement in this game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rozier, Hornets snap 4-game skid, beat Blazers 109-101 Terry Rozier had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets rode a strong first quarter to a 109-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, s...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting against Portland Washington isn't starting Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Washington will be back on the court Sunday after he missed the last five games due to a right ankle sprain, but he'll come off the bench for the first time this season. Vernon Carey will serve as the Hornets' starting center once again Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Washington (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Washington had missed the last five games due to a right ankle sprain but will likely rejoin the starting lineup Sunday. He's averaged 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.4 minutes per game in his last five appearances. It's not clear whether Washington will have any minutes restrictions during his first game back on the court.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Washington (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Washington has missed the past three games due to a sprained right ankle, but it appears a return is imminent. Once he's back, he should rejoin the starting five. He's started every game he's appeared in this season, and since the start of March, he's averaged 9.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 blocks in 29.7 minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Portland, looks to break home losing streak Charlotte will aim to end its four-game home skid when the Hornets face Portland

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday Washington (ankle) won't play Friday against the Nets.

Impact As expected, Washington will miss a third straight game due to a sprained right ankle. Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo should continue seeing almost all the minutes at center. Jalen McDaniels should continue to see more action as well.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Friday Washington (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact Washington has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and he's unlikely to return to the court Friday. If he's held out once again, Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo should see increased run for Charlotte.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Irving leads Brooklyn into matchup with Charlotte Kyrie Irving leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Charlotte averaging 27.9 points per game

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen scores 15 in return, Cavaliers beat Hornets 103-90 Taurean Prince scored a season-high 25 points with six 3-pointers, Jarrett Allen had 15 points and eight rebounds in his first action since March 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers han...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Wednesday Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Washington suffered a right ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to Atlanta, and he'll miss a second straight contest as a result. Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo should be in line for increased roles Wednesday. Washington's next chance to return will be Friday against the Nets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why is Hornets’ P.J. Washington missing so many shots lately? Washington in his shooting struggles, with the Hornets so in need of more offense to compensate for injuries.

6 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte faces Cleveland, looks to end home skid Charlotte will look to end its three-game home skid when the Hornets play Cleveland

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Tuesday Washington (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Lakers.

Impact Washington had been listed as probable for Tuesday's game, but he apparently suffered a setback and has now been ruled out. He picked up the right ankle sprain he is currently dealing with in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. With Washington sidelined, Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo should be in line for increased workloads Tuesday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Washington (ankle) is considered probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact A sprained ankle forced Washington out of Sunday's loss to Atlanta after 24 minutes, but it doesn't look to be anything that will cause him to miss time. Prior to Sunday, Washington averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals over his last four games.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdanovic scores 32 as Hawks beat Hornets 105-101 Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 32 points on a career-high eight 3-pointers and the Atlanta Hawks battled back from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101...

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful to return Sunday Washington is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Hawks after he sprained his right ankle.

Impact Washington had to leave the game in the third quarter due to the sprain, and he doesn't look likely to return. It would be a tough blow for Charlotte if Washington is forced to miss time, with LaMelo Ball (wrist), Gordon Hayward (foot) and Malik Monk (ankle) already sidelined.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Charlotte after Young's 42-point outing Atlanta visits the Charlotte Hornets after Trae Young scored 42 points in the Hawks' 120-108 win against the Bulls

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridges leads Hornets to 127-119 win over short-handed Bucks Miles Bridges scored 26 points Friday to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-119 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Conference battle pits Milwaukee against Charlotte Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference battle when Milwaukee and Charlotte square off

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum, Celtics host the Hornets Boston and Charlotte will square off in a battle of Eastern Conference foes

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte puts home win streak on the line against Phoenix Charlotte heads into a matchup with Phoenix as winners of five home games in a row

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monk scores 32 as Hornets hold on to beat Heat 110-105 Malik Monk scored 32 points, Terry Rozier had 26 points and a career-high 11 assists

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

P.J. Washington says it's been tough without LaMelo Ball on court, around team While his impact on the court has been much-discussed, LaMelo Ball’s off-court impact has been just as missed after his injury.

MARCH 25 • USATODAY.COM

Tate and Houston take on the Hornets in non-conference play The Houston Rockets take on the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

P.J. WASHINGTON

NEWS

NEWS

NEWS