P.J. WASHINGTON JR. NEWS

Leads team in scoring Washington closed Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Nuggets with 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 33 minutes.

Impact Washington scored 13 of his 22 points in the first half to help give Charlotte a lead going into the break. He ultimately ended with a decent scoring line, which led the team, and added a couple blocks, marking his fourth straight game with at least two. After some very poor shooting that began at the end of January, the 24-year-old has recently found his shot again. Over his past four contests, he's averaging a solid 17.8 points on 49.1 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Hornets 119-105

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the shorthanded Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh strai...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday Washington recorded 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Washington hit just three of 10 attempts from three-point range, but he was otherwise solid across the board for Charlotte. The fourth-year forward led the Hornets in scoring and tied for the team lead with three steals and two blocks. Washington has a steady role with at least 30 minutes in 15 of his past 16 games, though he can be frustrating to manage in fantasy due to his inconsistency.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Porzingis makes eight 3s as Wizards beat Hornets, end skid

Kristaps Porzingis scored 36 points and matched a career high with eight 3-pointers, and the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-104 to stop a three-game skid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees strong second half in victory Washington contributed 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 122-117 win over the Heat.

Impact Washington tallied 17 of his 27 points in the second half while finishing three points shy of reaching the 30-point mark for the first time this season. Washington has scored 25 or more points in seven games this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rozier, Washington help Hornets rally past Heat 122-117

Terry Rozier scored 31 points, P

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piles up defensive stats in loss Washington finished with nine points (4-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four steals, two rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 128-97 loss to the Suns.

Impact Just when he looked to be establishing some rhythm on the offensive end with 16 consecutive double-digit scoring performances, Washington posted 12 points on 5-for-19 shooting from the field and 0-for-8 shooting from three-point range between the two games of the Hornets' back-to-back set to kick off the week. Washington was able to salvage his night to some extent with his production in the defensive categories, but the poor shooting game was another reminder of the consistency issues that have plagued him during the first four seasons of his career. The 24-year-old remains a much more palatable option for fantasy managers who are punting either the field-goal percentage or free-throw percentage categories and don't have to worry about his occasional bouts of inefficiency.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls flat in loss Washington registered three points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 120-102 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Washington was ice cold during the loss to Utah and snapped a 16-game double-digit scoring streak. During that stretch, he posted 17.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals across 33.8 minutes. Monday's performance can likely be chalked up to an off night, which Washington has been susceptible to this season. The fourth-year forward is averaging a career-high 15.1 points per game, but he's scored 20-plus points 13 times and fewer than 10 points eight times.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in multiple areas Saturday Washington finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 122-118 win over the Hawks.

Impact With LaMelo Ball (ankle/hand) sitting out Saturday, Washington, Terry Rozier (34 points) and Mason Plumlee (25 points) seemed to be the biggest beneficiaries, with all three players attempting at least 14 field goals. Though Ball's potential absence for additional games beyond Saturday could provide a mild short-term boost for Washington's fantasy outlook, expect some inconsistency and inefficiency from the fourth-year big man, who is shooting 44.6 percent from the field for the season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Washington had 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocks across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 112-117 road win over the Rockets.

Impact Washington ended just two rebounds shy of recording what would've been his second double-double of the season -- and first one since Nov. 18 -- but aside from that, he also delivered value as an all-around threat who contributed on both ends of the court. That versatility is quite valuable, and Washington remains a capable performer in all formats. He's averaging 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in nine January appearances.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets

Terry Rozier scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the reeling Houston Rockets 122-117 to snap a five-game skid after LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle again

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte PG Ball sprains ankle again against Rockets

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has left their game against the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle again

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subdued effort Thursday Washington totaled 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-114 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Washington wasn't terrible in the loss but was certainly not at his best. After a rough opening to the season, Washington has been able to slowly turn things around, putting up top-45 value in standard formats over the past month. He now sits as the 91st-ranked player in 12-cat leagues, right around where he was being drafted. No one is really coming for his minutes, so he should be locked into a similar role for the rest of the season.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turner, Haliburton key Pacers' 116-111 victory over Hornets

Myles Turner scored 29 points, Buddy Hield had 21 and the Indiana Pacers capped the first half of their regular-season schedule with a 116-111 comeback victory over the Charlotte H...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong run continues in victory Washington had 23 points (9-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 138-109 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Washington kept things moving in the right direction Friday, helping the Hornets to an improbable victory. After a slow start to the season, Washington is inside the top 40 over the past two weeks, thanks primarily to an increase in his efficiency. While this could be viewed as a bit of a sell-high opportunity, managers may simply want to wait things out to see if he can maintain solid production moving forward.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field Saturday Washington registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 123-106 loss to the Nets.

Impact Washington needed 13 shots to score 12 points, and he didn't deliver strong numbers in other fantasy categories to salvage his fantasy day. Washington has failed to reach the 15-point mark in nine of his last 12 contests, and he's averaging 13.3 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field in that span.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another 20-point outing Washington closed Thursday's 121-113 win over Oklahoma City with 25 points (10-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Washington finished second on the team in scoring, finishing as one of two players to score at least 25 points en route to posting his fifth straight game in double figures. Washington has scored 20 or more points in three of his last four contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball has 27 points to help Hornets beat Thunder

LaMelo Ball had 27 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 on Thursday night for just their third victory in the last...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improved performance again Monday Washington contributed 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 33 minutes during Monday's 124-113 loss to Portland.

Impact Washington put together another encouraging performance Monday, continuing to turn things around after what had been a rough stretch over the previous two weeks. He has now scored at least 20 points in two straight games and, more importantly, has shot at least 60 percent from the floor in both. Prior to his recent stretch, he had failed to shoot better than 40 percent in seven of nine games. If he was dropped in your fantasy league, adding him is not the worst idea given he does have a proven ability to put up consistent top-100 production.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in victory Washington posted 24 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 134-130 victory over the Lakers.

Impact After failing to impress for three straight games, Washington put together one of his better stat lines of the season. Without Anthony Davis (foot) in the lineup, the Lakers showed vulnerabilities inside and Washington took advantage. While his performance Friday was undeniably a great one, Washington remains highly inconsistent. Over his previous five appearances, he averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 31.6 minutes per game while shooting 25.9 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets overcome LeBron's comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130

The Charlotte Hornets held off the Los Angeles Lakers 134-130 for only their second victory in 11 games

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inefficient in Sunday's return Washington finished Sunday's 119-115 loss to Denver with 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Washington returned to the lineup after missing the previous game due to personal reasons but was unable to find his rhythm on the offensive end. Poor efficiency is something that has plagued him for the majority of the season, dragging his value outside the top 100. Thankfully, he has been a steady source of peripheral numbers, somewhat salvaging what has been an underwhelming season thus far.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Sunday Washington (personal) is not listed in the injury report and should be available to play Sunday against the Nuggets.

Impact Washington missed Friday's game against the Hawks due to personal reasons, but it seems he's ready to resume his duties in the starting lineup when Charlotte takes on Denver on Sunday. He's averaging a career-high 15.0 points per game in 2022-23.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington Ruled Out vs Hawks The Hornets will be down a man tonight at home.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out Friday Washington will miss Friday's game against Atlanta due to personal reasons.

Impact Washington's absence comes as a surprise, given he was not on the injury report prior to being ruled out. Fantasy managers can turn to Jalen McDaniels and Kai Jones as streaming options as they are likely to pick up his vacated minutes. Although no further information regarding the expected duration of Washington's absence has been released, his next opportunity to play will come Sunday in Denver.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE