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

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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

Garland scores 41 and Leonard adds 34 as Clippers extend Mavs' home losing streak to 11 games

Darius Garland scored a season-high 41 points, Kawhi Leonard added 34 with a tying bucket late in regulation and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Dallas 138-131 in overtime

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Sniffs double-double in loss Washington logged 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Washington ended just one rebound away from securing what would've been his third double-double over his last four appearances. Even though the Mavericks have been struggling of late, Washington remains a solid, yet unspectacular, fantasy alternative across all formats. He's averaging 13.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game in nine appearances since the beginning of March.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks beat the Mavericks 135-120 for their 11th straight win

CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 22, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 for their 11th straight win

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Zion Williamson scores 27 points to lead the Pelicans past the Mavericks 129-111

Zion Williamson scored 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-111

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

New Orleans will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Pelicans play Dallas

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in return Washington posted 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Washington was cleared to play Sunday after sitting out of Friday's game against Cleveland due to an ankle injury. He was one of three Mavericks players to score at least 20 points, and he also contributed defensively with five swipes, tying a season high he set against the Rockets on Dec. 6. Washington has logged double-doubles in back-to-back games and three times since the All-Star break. Dallas wraps up their road trip Monday against New Orleans, so the veteran forward may be sidelined for injury management as he was Friday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Flagg helps Mavericks bounce back from one of their worst games of the season with win at Cleveland

Dallas coach Jason Kidd might make a request to play more home-and-home series against Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Mavericks bounce back with 130-120 victory over Cavaliers after being routed Friday night

Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Will play Sunday Washington (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact As expected, Washington has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a one-game absence. However, his availability for the second half of Dallas' back-to-back set in New Orleans on Monday could be in jeopardy. Over his last six appearances, Washington has averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 stocks in 29.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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