P.J. WASHINGTON JR. NEWS

Brilliant down the stretch 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.

Impact 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 Luka Doncic's (absence), and they won despite the addition of Kyrie Irving (back) to the injury report. 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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Hardy scores 25 and Mavericks use late 16-0 run to rally past Trail Blazers 117-111

Jaden Hardy scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, P

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Irving, Mavericks to host Avdija and the Trail Blazers

Dallas and Portland will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

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Hits for 22 in Tuesday's win 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.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks end 5-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over Lakers

Quinten Grimes had 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid with a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

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Posts double-double in loss 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 35 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night

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Will play Friday against Cleveland Washington (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Washington (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Washington suffered a right knee sprain in Wednesday's game against the Rockets. The veteran forward may be unable to take the floor on Friday against the Cavaliers, which would be a costly loss for Dallas. He averages 12.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. If Washington is ruled out, Maxi Kleber (oblique) is also listed as questionable, and Naji Marshall is serving a suspension, which means the Mavericks will be thin in the frontcourt and may have to turn to Klay Thompson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper or potentially Dwight Powell or Daniel Gafford to help out at power forward.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Dallas

Cleveland will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Dallas

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Suffers knee sprain Washington has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Houston due to a right knee sprain.

Impact It's unclear when Washington exactly sustained the injury, but he'll be unavailable for the rest of Wednesday's game. Maxi Kleber started the second half in Washington's place and should see extended action. Washington's next chance to play will come Friday against Cleveland.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 28 points Washington had 28 points (8-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Washington had a thunderous return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension, although his season-high total wasn't enough to turn the tide against the Kings. Kyrie Irving's (shoulder) absence provided some additional shot opportunities for the rest of the starting five, and Washington attempted a season-high 20 shots, eclipsing his previous high by a wide margin. The big man also flashed his proficiency as a long-range threat, drilling a season-high four three-pointers during the loss.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach

De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100 on Monday night to give Doug Christie his first win as the interim head coach...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaedon Sharpe scores 23 and Trail Blazers beat short-handed Mavs 126-122

Shaedon Sharpe had 23 points, Anfernee Simons scored 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Dallas Mavericks 126-12

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Doles Out Hefty Suspensions to Three Players After Suns-Mavs Brawl Naji Marshall, Jusuf Nurkić and P.J. Washington will all miss time after the on-court altercation.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA suspends 3 players for their roles in Mavericks-Suns fight

The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their r...

DECEMBER 28, 2024

NBA suspending Jusuf Nurkic, Naji Marshall and PJ Washington for roles in fight Shams Charania: The NBA is suspending Dallas’ Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic for three games after their fight Frid...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt one-game suspension Washington has been issued a one-game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation during Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Naji Marshall and Jusuf Nurkic initiated the altercation and 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 be Monday against the Kings. With Marshall also sidelined for Saturday's contest, Maxi Kleber, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Quentin Grimes should see more minutes.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyrie Irving says he will pay the fines for Naji Marshall, PJ Washington Duane Rankin: “Throw that shit under the rug. Excuse my language.” Kyrie Irving said he’ll pay fines for Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington afte...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic, Dallas' Naji Marshall trade swings as 3 ejected in altercation

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets tossed Friday vs. Phoenix 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...

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming performance in loss 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108

Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland T...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS