DUANE WASHINGTON JR. NEWS

Brogdon & Bitadze lead Pacers to 121-118 win over Rockets

Malcolm Brogdon scored 25 points and Goga Bitadze added 23, including two key baskets down the stretch, to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 121-118 on Friday night

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

NCAA Tournament teams rise and fall with guard play

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trae Young scores 47, Hawks hold off Pacers 131-128

Trae Young scored 33 of his 47 points in the first half, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 131-128

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops for 19 points off bench Washington delivered 19 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two rebounds across 21 minutes in Saturday's 119-108 win over the Spurs.

Impact Washington once again provided instant offense off the bench for Indiana, hitting double figures in points for the fourth game in a row and doing so with efficiency. Unfortunately for his fantasy prospects, the rookie has shown little diversity in his skill set beyond scoring, which will continue to put a cap on his overall upside. He's averaging only 1.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks during his recent four-game scoring spree.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers rookies Duane Washington Jr., Isaiah Jackson set tone in win over Spurs Isaiah Jackson had 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Duane Washington Jr. 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting

MARCH 13, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Haliburton helps Pacers snap skid with win over Spurs

Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game skid, beating the San Antonio Spurs 119-108 on Saturday night

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 15 in 18 minutes Washington finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and one assist across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Washington has now hit double figures in the scoring column in three straight games, but aside from drilling three-pointers at an excellent rate (9-for-16, 56.3 percent), he's providing little else to support his offense. During that same three-game stretch, he's averaging only 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks, so he shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a deeper-league roster option in eight- and nine-category formats.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores career-high 41, leads Cavs past Pacers

Darius Garland scored a career-high 41 points, had 13 assists and hit a decisive pair of free throws with 14 seconds left to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 12...

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 points off bench Washington supplied 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Detroit.

Impact With Chris Duarte (toe) sidelined, Washington operated as the top guard off the bench. The undrafted rookie out of Ohio State took advantage of his increased role by being efficient from the field en route to his highest scoring output since Feb. 6. He also registered a block and a steal in the same game for just the second time during the campaign. While his scoring production was solid, he failed to make significant contributions elsewhere and isn't expected to be a consistent fantasy producer moving forward, even if Duarte remains out for an extended period.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fultz scores 10 in return, helps Magic beat Pacers 119-103

Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and eight Orlando players scored in double figures as the Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-103

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supplies empty 17 points Washington provided 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 98-85 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Washington was inefficient while failing to chip in elsewhere across the box score. The rookie from Ohio State has demonstrated an ability to get hot from three, but he's a subpar 5-of-17 from deep over his previous three games. The being said, he's clearly the top option off the bench on an Indiana team devoid of backcourt weapons. He can be regarded as a matchup-based streaming candidate for those in need of points or threes. If Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) continues to miss time, it only helps Washington's case.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85

Cedi Osman scored 22 points and Kevin Love had 19 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 down to beat Indiana 98-85, shortly after agreeing to acquire shooting guard Caris LeVe...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 17 points off bench Washington provided 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3PT), seven rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in a reserve role in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Washington got thrust into the Pacers' rotation when 2022 commenced. Since then, he has averaged 11.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and an impressive 2.1 triples across 23.5 minutes in 17 games. The rookie has seemingly solidified a role for himself in the rotation going forward.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson's breakout game sends Pacers past Clippers 122-116

Rookie forward Isaiah Jackson scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and led the Indiana Pacers past the Los Angeles Clippers 122-116

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duane Washington Jr.'s record night not enough for Pacers to down Pelicans Pacers guard Duane Washington Jr. drained seven 3s against the Pelicans, setting a new rookie record for Indiana.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Posts 23 points in loss Washington amassed 22 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Saturday's 132-105 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact If there's a silver lining associated with Indiana's numerous injuries, it's the opportunity to showcase young talent, and Washington is an excellent example. As a featured fill-in for Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles), he's averaged 11.2 points over a six-game span.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Kleber lead Mavericks past Carlisle, Pacers 132-105

Luka Doncic had 30 points and 12 assists and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled former coach Rick Carlisle’s return with Indiana, routing the Pacers 132-105 on Saturday night

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores career-high 21 points Washington totaled 21 points (7-12 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 117-113 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Washington has shown some flashes as a scorer this season, notching double-digit points in four straight starts between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8. Monday's output was his best to date, as he led the Pacers with 21 points in only 23 minutes off the bench. Washington did all of his scoring from three-point range -- in fact, he didn't attempt a single shot from inside the arc. That fits his overall profile as a gunner who can catch fire on occasion but rarely contributes much in terms of peripheral stats.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham, Valanciunas push Pelicans past Pacers, 117-113

Devonte Graham scored 25 points, Josh Hart had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-113

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench role Washington will come off the bench Wednesday against the Lakers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old started Monday against the Clippers and put up 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 27 minutes, and he'll move back to the bench with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) rejoining the lineup. Washington has played only 28 total minutes in his three previous appearances off the bench, so he may not be much of a factor in the Pacers' rotation.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Monday Washington will start Monday's game against the Clippers, Mirjam Swanson of Southern California News Group reports.

Impact With Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Myles Turner (foot) out, the Pacers will shuffle the deck and roll with a starting five of Washington, Caris LeVert, Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig and Domantas Sabonis. Washington saw just three minutes of action off the bench in Friday's loss to the Suns.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis scores career-high 42 to Pacers past Jazz, 125-113

Domantas Sabonis scored a career-high 42 points on 18-of-22 shooting to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 125-113 victory over the Utah Jazz

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barrett has 32, Randle has big return as Knicks beat Pacers

RJ Barrett scored 24 of his 32 points in the first half, Julius Randle had 30 points and 16 rebounds in his first game after coming off the COVID-19 health and safety protocols lis...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mobley, Love help Cavaliers rally past Pacers 108-104

Rookie Evan Mobley had 24 points and nine rebounds, Kevin Love scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 108-104 win over the Indiana P...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeMar DeRozan hits 3 at buzzer, Bulls beat Pacers 108-106

DeMar DeRozan made a 28-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS