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3 DAYS AGO • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Won't play Sunday Washington (elbow) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday's contest Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks take on the Bulls on 3-game skid

Dallas will try to end its three-game slide when the Dallas Mavericks take on Chicago

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up vs. Spurs Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes home win streak into matchup with Dallas

San Antonio aims to continue its six-game home win streak with a victory against Dallas

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Not playing Wednesday Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Phoenix Washington is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left elbow sprain.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Flagg and the Mavericks take on conference foe Phoenix

The Suns will take on conference opponent Dallas

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Ruled out Tuesday Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Logs 30 minutes in return Washington finished Sunday's 134-128 victory over the Lakers with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and six rebounds over 30 minutes.

Impact Washington got the start in his return from a three-game absence due to an illness, and the big man was the only Dallas player to reach the 15-point plateau not named Cooper Flagg. Washington is expected to remain in the starting unit in the final week of the regular season as long as he stays healthy. The big man is averaging 14.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game since the All-Star break.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still starting in return Washington will start in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Washington has come off the bench a few times this season. However, after missing the last three games, the 27-year-old 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.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on report Washington (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Washington (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic, Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged doubtful for Friday Washington (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Washington (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Washington (illness) won't play Monday against Minnesota, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.

Impact Washington will miss Monday's game due to 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Washington (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota, per Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Minnesota on 12-game home skid

Dallas enters a matchup against Minnesota as losers of 12 home games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Big double-double in loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Chips in 21 points in OT loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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