Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Shooting woes in return
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Washington (ankle) chipped in 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets.
Washington returned from a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and immediately stepped back into the starting five. However, the 27-year-old forward struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end and didn't offer much in terms of peripheral numbers. The seventh-year player has appeared in four outings since the All-Star break, averaging 15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 44 percent from the field in 32.8 minutes per contest during that period.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Good to go Tuesday
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Washington (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Washington will make his return to the hardwood after missing the last three matchups with a left ankle sprain. He should slot right back in with the first unit Tuesday, which would bump Caleb Martin to a bench role.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Expected to play Tuesday
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Washington (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Washington was previously labeled as questionable, but he appears very likely to return from a three-game absence. Washington may face restrictions in his return, but the Mavericks don't really have the luxury of holding him back too much with so many injuries.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Questionable for Tuesday
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Washington is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with a left ankle sprain.
Washington is trying to end a three-game absence Tuesday. If the forward cannot suit up, Khris Middleton and Max Christie would both be worthwhile streaming options in most fantasy formats against Charlotte.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Sunday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Washington will miss a third straight outing due to a left ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Charlotte. With the 27-year-old forward being joined by Cooper Flagg (foot) and Naji Marshall (finger) on the sidelines, Caleb Martin, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful for Sunday
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Washington (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Washington has already missed two consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in Tuesday's win over the Nets, and he appears likely to remain sidelined for the final outing of the Mavericks' three-game homestand. With Washington expected to join Cooper Flagg (foot) on the sidelines, the Mavericks will likely continue to lean heavily on Naji Marshall (finger) and Khris Middleton in the frontcourt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't play Friday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Washington was initially tagged as questionable for Friday's contest due to a left ankle sprain that he sustained in Tuesday's win over the Grizzlies. The veteran forward will indeed be sidelined for both games of the Mavericks' back-to-back set, and his next chance to play is Sunday against the Thunder. Khris Middleton will continue to operate in an expanded role in Washington's absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful for Friday
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Washington (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis.
It appears that the Mavericks will hold Washington out for the second game in a row. The team is going to be very shorthanded, and that means veteran Khris Middleton may play a key role at forward yet again.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not playing Thursday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Washington sprained his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's win over the Nets. The injury is severe enough for the veteran forward to miss Thursday's contest, and he is seemingly in jeopardy of also missing Friday's contest against the Grizzlies. Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson figure to be the top candidates to enter the Mavericks' starting lineup in Washington's absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Leaves early with ankle injury
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Washington exited with 1:11 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return to Tuesday's 123-114 win over the Nets due to an apparent left ankle injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes.
Washington stepped on an opposing player's foot and rolled his ankle before limping to the locker room late in the fourth. The Mavericks will return to action Thursday against the Kings, and if Washington is forced to miss that contest, Dallas could be forced to rely heavily on Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson at forward. Cooper Flagg (foot) is uncertain to return to action Thursday, and Khris Middleton's status is also murky after he missed the entire second half of Tuesday's contest due to a shoulder stinger.
Washington contributed 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 134-130 victory over the Pacers.
Washington turned in his eighth 20-point effort of the season, also submitting a full stat line. As long as Cooper Flagg (foot) remains sidelined, more usage should continue to head Washington's direction. Over his past five appearances, Washington has averaged 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Solid in return to starting five
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Washington amassed 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Suns.
After missing the first two games in February due to a concussion and then coming off the bench Saturday, Washington rejoined the starting lineup, although his workload remained limited. The 27-year-old forward has had trouble staying on the court since the calendar flipped to 2026. Washington has suited up for only 10 of the Mavericks' last 19 contests, averaging 10.2 points, 5.1 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 threes in 26.7 minutes over that span.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Starting vs. Phoenix
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Washington will start against the Suns on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington came off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Spurs following a two-game absence due to a concussion, though he'll return to the starting five against Phoenix. As a starter this season (34 games), he has averaged 14.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Chips in 10 points in return
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Washington (concussion) accumulated 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.
Washington was cleared to return Saturday following a two-game absence while in the league's concussion protocol. He came off the bench in his return and reached double-digit points for the fourth time in his last six outings. Washington could be back in the Mavericks' starting lineup for the team's next contest Tuesday versus the Suns, which would likely result in Caleb Martin moving to a bench role.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't start in return
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Washington won't start against the Spurs on Saturday.
Washington is available to play following a two-game absence due to a concussion, though he'll come off the bench. Caleb Martin will remain in the starting five for now. Washington has come off the bench just twice this season, during which he has averaged 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Cleared from injury report
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Washington (concussion) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Washington is ready to return after missing two games with a concussion. Over his last six appearances, the forward has averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not playing Thursday
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Washington (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Washington will miss a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, and his next opportunity to play is in Saturday's rematch against San Antonio. Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson should continue to operate in expanded roles for as long as Washington is sidelined.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out Tuesday with concussion
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Washington has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics after being placed in concussion protocol.
Washington exited Saturday's 111-107 loss to the Rockets due to what the Mavericks had initially labeled a head contusion, but the veteran big man is seemingly exhibiting symptoms of a concussion that resulted in him landing in the protocol. With Washington out for at least one game, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson should see increased opportunity in his absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Suffers head contusion
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Washington suffered a head contusion during Saturday's game against Houston and will not return.
Washington was escorted back to the locker room by the medical staff with a towel over his head. He played 25 minutes before leaving the game for good, finishing with nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston until more information is known.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Pops for team-high 21 in loss
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Washington totaled 21 points (10-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
Making his first start since Jan. 14, Washington led the Mavericks in scoring as he produced his best scoring effort since Dec. 15, when he dropped 25 points in Utah. The 27-year-old forward has been in and out of the lineup in January to attend to a personal matter and deal with an ankle injury, and in six games this month (four starts), he's averaging just 9.3 points, 4.7 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in 26.3 minutes. Wednesday's performance suggests he's healthy and focused again, however, and a better February could be on the way as he continues to fill in for Anthony Davis (finger).
