Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said prior to Thursday's game against the Celtics that he plans to have Washington (personal) start on the wing once he returns to action, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Washington will miss a third straight game Thursday, with the first being the result of a sore right knee before he was excused from the team earlier in the week following the recent birth of his third child. Once he rejoins the team, Washington will be part of a new-look starting frontcourt that now includes Anthony Davis (abdomen), who is expected to make his Mavericks debut as the team's power forward. Davis is likely to spell Daniel Gafford at center for stretches of games, so while Washington will have to adapt to playing at small forward more frequently, he's still likely to see some minutes at power forward when Gafford or Davis are off the floor. In addition to potentially presenting Washington with fewer rebounding and shot-blocking opportunities, Davis' arrival will likely cause Washington to drop down a spot in the offensive hierarchy. Washington had recently been serving as the No. 2 option behind Kyrie Irving while Luka Doncic (calf) had missed extended time prior to being traded to the Lakers.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out for Thursday
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Washington (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Washington has missed the last two games for the Mavericks and now will miss a third straight game for Dallas due to personal reasons. Not having the veteran in the frontcourt will be costly against the defending NBA champions, as they are already without Dwight Powell (hip) and might not have Anthony Davis (abdomen) ready to make his debut with the team, as he is listed as questionable.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out for personal reasons
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Washington will miss Tuesday's game against the 76ers for personal reasons.
After missing Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers due to right knee soreness, Washington wasn't on the initial injury report, which suggested his knee issue was behind him. However, he'll be unavailable Tuesday for personal reasons, and it's unclear when he'll be back with the team. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is likely to play a significant role in Tuesday's game with Washington out of the picture and Anthony Davis (abdomen/recently traded) not ready to make his Dallas debut.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Off injury report for Tuesday
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Washington (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Washington will suit up Tuesday after missing Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers due to right knee soreness. Over his last five outings, the 26-year-old has averaged 21.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals across 36.0 minutes per game. However, it wouldn't come as a surprise if Washington sees a slight decline in minutes with Anthony Davis (recently traded) questionable to make his Mavericks debut against the 76ers.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't go Sunday
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Washington (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Washington will miss his first game since Dec. 28 due to right knee soreness, and his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the 76ers. With the 26-year-old forward joining Anthony Davis (abdomen) on the shelf, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Naji Marshall are candidates for a bump in playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Questionable against Cleveland
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Washington (knee) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Washington could be forced to watch from the sideline Sunday against the Cavaliers as he is dealing with right knee soreness. If Washington can't play, the Mavericks will be very thin in the frontcourt, with Dwight Powell (hip), Dereck Lively (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (foot) out. Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also questionable against Cleveland. Dallas may have to lean on Naji Marshall, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Kylor Kelley to shoulder the load.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Continues to roll Friday
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Washington accumulated 22 points (8-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to Detroit.
Washington continues to roll for the Mavericks, tallying his 13th double-double of the season along with a full stat line Friday. Across his last seven outings, the veteran forward has averaged 21.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 35.1 minutes per game. Washington should continue seeing a bump in usage in Dallas' lineup until Luka Doncic returns from a calf strain.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Season-high eight assists in win
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Washington racked up 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 137-136 victory over New Orleans.
Washington has been helping shoulder the offensive load for the Mavericks, with Luka Doncic (calf) still on the mend. The 26-year-old had an excellent performance in Wednesday's win against the Pelicans, finishing with a season-high eight assists to go along with 25 points, 14 rebounds and a block. The veteran will likely continue to be leaned on by Dallas, which increases his value from a fantasy perspective.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Piles up career-high 19 rebounds
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Washington had 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 19 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 121-115 win over the Thunder.
With Daniel Gafford missing some action with an apparent neck injury, Washington dominated on the glass against an undersized Thunder frontcourt with a career-high 19 rebounds on the heels of producing a season-high 30 points Wednesday. While Washington's role on Dallas' offense primarily as a spot-up shooter can yield inconsistent results at times, that hasn't prevented him from staying very productive for the Mavericks. Over his past 10 games, the 26-year-old has averaged 17.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Season-high 30 points in loss
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Washington put up 30 points (12-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven boards and two assists in 36 minutes of action during Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
On top of his season-best scoring performance, the big man also grabbed more offensive rebounds than defensive for the first time this season, collecting four of his seven boards on the offensive glass. With Dereck Lively (foot) out for multiple months, Washington and his fantasy value certainly stand to reap the benefits as he steps into a larger role.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Nears double-double in loss
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Washington amassed 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.
Washington provided Dallas with a balanced effort in Monday's contest, ending second on the team in rebounds and as one of three Mavericks with double-digit points while finishing one board shy of a double-double. Washington has now tallied at least 10 points and nine rebounds in 12 outings this season, including in two of his last three appearances.
Washington totaled 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 106-98 victory over the Thunder.
Washington has had a productive stretch over the last few weeks and has been a reliable presence on both ends of the court for Dallas. He's scored in double digits in six of his previous eight outings, a span in which he's racked up 15.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Brilliant down the stretch
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Washington finished Thursday's 117-111 win over the Trail Blazers with 23 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 35 minutes.
Washington was the primary catalyst of Dallas' comeback, converting two free throws and a three-pointer with time winding down. Thursday's game was one of Dallas' best performances amid absences from Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (back). Washington was one of several Mavericks to outperform their usual numbers, with the Kentucky product notching his second double-double over three games.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Hits for 22 in Tuesday's win
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Washington ended Tuesday's 118-97 victory over the Lakers with 22 points (9-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 39 minutes.
With both Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (back) in street clothes, Washington has stepped up for the Mavs. During the three games both star guards have missed in January, Washington is averaging 18.0 points, 8.3 boards, 2.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals while seeing his usage skyrocket -- he's averaged 18.0 FG attempts and 6.0 three-point attempts during that stretch, volume well above his norm. Irving could be back later this month, but Doncic is expected to be sidelined into February, so the door is open for Washington to continue seeing an elevated role in the short term.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Posts double-double in loss
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Washington logged 17 points (7-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 boards, five assists and three steals during 32 minutes of action in the 119-104 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
The big man led his team in scoring and, although his efficiency left much to be desired, he stuffed the stat sheet nonetheless. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) playing just eight minutes before leaving the game and Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (back) already out, the offensive load fell on Washington, who took more shots Monday than he has all season. Since Doncic is shut down for the foreseeable future, Irving has been deemed out for one-to-two weeks and head coach Jason Kidd has called Gafford's future availability into question, Washington could remain the team's top option going forward.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Will play Friday against Cleveland
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Washington (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington sprained his right knee in the second quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Rockets and did not return for the second half. He was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game, but the injury doesn't appear severe enough for the 26-year-old forward to be sidelined. Washington's availability is crucial for a Dallas team that will be without Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (illness) for Friday's tilt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Suffers knee sprain
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Washington has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Houston due to a right knee sprain.
Washington likely suffered the injury at some point in the second quarter, as he posted six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes in the first half before Maxi Kleber replaced him in the starting five to open the third quarter. The severity of Washington's sprain isn't known, so he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Friday's game against the Cavaliers until the Mavericks provide an update on his condition.
The NBA announced Saturday that Washington has been suspended one game for his role in an on-court altercation in Friday's 98-89 win over the Suns.
Dallas' Naji Marshall (four games) and Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic (three games) also received suspensions for their roles in the altercation, which happened after Nurkic was charged with an offensive foul with 9:02 remaining in third quarter Friday. Both Marshall and Nurkic exchanged strikes, prompting Washington to step in and push Nurkic to the floor. Washington will serve his suspension Saturday at Portland, meaning the next time he'll be available to take the floor will come Monday against the Kings.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Gets tossed Friday vs. Phoenix
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Washington was ejected in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Suns. He'll end the night with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes.
Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall got into a fight midway through the first quarter, and Washington joined the duo in being tossed after shoving Nurkic to the ground. The Mavericks will turn to Maxi Kleber, Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes and Olivier-Maxence Prosper due to the ejections of Washington and Marshall.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Underwhelming performance in loss
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Washington logged seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves.
Washington had one of his worst games of the season, scoring fewer than 10 points for the first time in the past 11 games. Although his offensive and defensive production can fluctuate from game to game, his value to this team cannot be overstated. When all is said and done, he provides the Mavericks with a viable threat on both ends of the floor, currently averaging 12.4 points and 7.9 rebounds to go with 2.4 combined steals and blocks.
