P.J. Washington News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Could return in one week Washington (ankle) has resumed on-court activities and could return in one week, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Washington hasn't seen the court since Jan. 3 due to a right ankle sprain, though he's nearing a return to play. Head coach Jason Kidd noted that he's hopeful Washington can return in a week, which would sideline him for the team's next three matchups in addition to Monday's contest against the Nets. If all goes according to plan, the forward could be back in time for Dallas' Jan. 19 game against the Knicks.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Washington will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson are candidates for increased playing time.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington is playing himself right off the Mavericks P.J. Washington's time in Dallas could quietly be coming to an end.

1 DAY AGO • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Unlikely to play Monday Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Washington is poised to miss a fourth consecutive game while recovering from a sprained right ankle. With Anthony Davis (hand) sidelined indefinitely, Naji Marshall and Ryan Nembhard should both remain in the Mavericks' starting lineup for as long as Washington is on the shelf.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bulls vs Mavs injury report: Anthony Davis, Josh Giddey, P.J. Washington, and more The Dallas Mavericks travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls without Anthony Davis in the lineup, while the Bulls miss Josh Giddey.

2 DAYS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Won't play Saturday Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Chicago.

Impact Saturday will mark Washington's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Nets.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Thursday Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Washington will miss a second game while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Saturday in Chicago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Washington (ankle) is doubtful to play Thursday in Utah.

Impact Washington is on track to sit out his second straight game Thursday, which will open up minutes for Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin. Check back closer to Thursday's tip for official word on Washington's status.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact As expected, Washington will be held out of Tuesday's contest after spraining his right ankle in Saturday's win over Houston. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Jazz. With Washington sidelined, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin are candidates for increased playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Washington is unlikely to play Tuesday after spraining his right ankle in Saturday's win over the Rockets. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks already have a brewing P.J. Washington problem on their hands The Mavericks keep running into the same problem with P.J. Washington.

JANUARY 4 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Won't return Saturday Washington won't return to Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Losing Washington is far from ideal for a Mavericks team that's already thin in terms of frontcourt depth. The forward ends the game with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), a rebound, a steal and a block across 12 minutes. Naji Marshall should see more minutes off the bench with Washington sidelined.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Solid campaign continues Thursday Washington contributed 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Washington is putting together another workmanlike campaign in 2025-26. The forward has averaged 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest across his last 10 games, shooting 51.4 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Portland on 6-game road slide

Dallas is looking to break its six-game road losing streak with a win against Portland

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Westbrook passes Magic Johnson for 7th place in career assists as Kings beat Mavericks 113-107

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA’s career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dall...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double in loss Washington totaled 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to Golden State.

Impact Washington returned from a one-game absence with a right foot injury and notched his fourth double-double of the 2025-26 season. Amid a difficult year for Dallas, the power forward has delivered steady production and could see an uptick in usage and responsibility depending on the injury status of Anthony Davis (leg).

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Green light to play Christmas Day Washington (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Washington drew the questionable tag for Christmas Day due to a right foot injury, but the veteran forward has been cleared to return from a one-game absence, which means Naji Marshall will likely revert to a bench role against the Warriors. Washington has averaged 14.7 poitns, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals over his last six outings.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Christmas Day Washington (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Washington was unable to play against the Nuggets on Tuesday due to a right foot injury, but the veteran forward has a chance to return for Christmas Day. Naji Marshall would likely start in the frontcourt alongside Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg if Washington is not given the green light to play.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Washington (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Washington is dealing with a right foot injury, and the issue is severe enough to sideline him for this contest. The forward's next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Christmas. Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin should see more time in the frontcourt with Washington.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Washington is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with right foot soreness.

Impact This is a new injury for Washington, and it's also the second leg of a back-to-back set. With that in mind, it's very possible the Mavericks are contemplating a maintenance day here. If Washington can't go, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin could be more involved for Dallas.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eight points Washington totaled eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Washington just missed a double-double, but he wasn't too involved in the offense. Despite this relatively quiet showing, Washington has produced sixth-round value in nine-category formats over his last five games with averages of 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big double-double in OT loss Washington chipped in 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds and one block over 39 minutes during Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact It was Washington's third double-double of the season, but his first since Nov. 5 as he's dealt with a couple nagging injuries over the last month-plus. The 13 boards were also a season high for the 27-year-old forward, and he's drained at least one three-pointer in 10 straight contests dating back to Nov. 18, a stretch in which he's averaging 18.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 threes, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to Jazz

Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

George scores 37, Marklkanen adds 33 as Jazz top Mavericks in OT despite Flagg's career-high 42

Keyonte George scored 37 points and Lauri Markkanen added 33 to lift the Utah Jazz to a 140-133 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, despite a career-high 42...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Flagg, Mavericks take on the Jazz

Dallas faces Utah for a Western Conference matchup Monday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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Dallas faces Portland on 6-game road slide

Westbrook passes Magic Johnson for 7th place in career assists as Kings beat Mavericks 113-107

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to Jazz

George scores 37, Marklkanen adds 33 as Jazz top Mavericks in OT despite Flagg's career-high 42

Flagg, Mavericks take on the Jazz