P.J. WASHINGTON JR. NEWS

Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut

LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets defeat Pelicans 106-103 for 5th straight victory

LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier each scored 17 points and the Charlotte Hornets came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-103 for their fifth straight win

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high scoring effort Saturday Washington supplied 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt) and three rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 129-108 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact The 21 points were a season high for Washington, while the five made three-pointers represented his best performance from long range since he went 6-for-10 against the Thunder on Jan. 21. The third-year big's focus on his shooting has come at a cost, however, as he's pulled down five boards or less in five straight games and eight of his last nine.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets rout road-weary Mavs 129-108 for 4th straight win

Miles Bridges scored 23 points, P

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in 16 points vs. Hawks Washington registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and three steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 116-106 victory over the Hawks...

Impact Washington had a solid all-around night Wednesday after only managing 12 total points over the previous two games. He also recorded his 13th multi-steal game of the 2021-22 season. Washington has been a reliable starter for the Hornets since he stepped in for Gordon Hayward (ankle) just before the All-Star break. He's averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.6 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball scores 22, Hornets pull away late to beat Hawks 116-106

LaMelo Ball had 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, P

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scoring leader in lowly loss Washington logged 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Washington co-led Charlotte in scoring with 17 points. Unfortunately, it comes in the context of Charlotte shooting 42.9 percent from the field as a team and scoring well below their season-average 114.2 points per game. Nonetheless, Washington bounced back from Tuesday's four-point dud. He is logging a hefty 36.1 minutes per game over four contests in March.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum stays hot, scores 44 as Celtics beat Hornets 115-101

Jayson Tatum scored 16 of his 44 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115-101 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hornets top Spurs, leaving Popovich win short of NBA record

Terry Rozier scored 31 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 123-117 on Saturday night, leaving Spurs coach Gregg Popovich a victory short of the tying the NBA record

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fifth straight scoring double digits Washington closed with 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-98 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact This was Washington's fifth straight contest scoring in double figures, and is currently the forward's longest streak of the season recording at least 10 points per game. Since his superb double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds against the Heat on Feb. 17, Washington is averaging 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olynyk's buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistons' skid vs. Hornets

Kelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 ye...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does it all in win Washington recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-93 win over the Raptors.

Impact Washington finished with at least 10 points, five rebounds and three assists for just the eighth time this season. He also registered multiple blocks and multiple steals in the same game for just the third time during the campaign. As long as Gordon Hayward (ankle) remains out, Washington figures to have a large role for the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets emerge from break reenergized, rout Raptors 125-93

Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets emerged from the All-Star break looking reenergized with a 125-93 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Fr...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in loss Washington finished Thursday's 111-107 double-overtime loss to the Heat with 15 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 48 minutes.

Impact Washington had connected on a trey in 10 consecutive games prior to that streak being snapped Thursday. Washington saw heavy usage and was a factor in the Hornets holding the Heat to 29.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 combined blocks/steals per game over 10 February contests.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Offers defense in starting role Washington posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, four steals and one block across 33 minutes Tuesday in the Hornets' 126-120 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Washington saved his night with the production in the two defensive categories, but fantasy managers who streamed him were probably hoping for more production on the offensive end while he moved into the starting five. Kelly Oubre had started each of the past three games in place of the injured Gordon Hayward (ankle), so Washington's move to the top unit Tuesday may have just been designed to better counter the Timberwolves' sizable frontcourt of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jarred Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Towns scores 39, Wolves beat Hornets 126-120 in overtime

Karl-Anthony Towns had 39 points and 15 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves came back to beat the Charlotte Hornets 126-120 in...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Washington is starting Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Charlotte is going big for Tuesday's game, and Kelly Oubre will come off the bench as a result of Washington's start. In Washington's four starts, he's averaged 13.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three blocks in 23 minutes Washington had four points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Washington didn't do much on the offensive end, but he salved a decent fantasy effort with the three blocks and one steal. The arrival on Montrezl Harrell, who played 29 minutes off the bench Saturday, hasn't seemed to affect Washington's role quite yet. But Washington could see fewer minutes once Gordon Hayward (ankle) returns to action sometime after the break.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double off bench Washington logged 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 116-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Jalen McDaniels (ankle) was sidelined again, and Gordon Hayward played just six minutes before leaving with an ankle injury, which opened the door for Washington to receive increased playing time off the bench. He scored in double figures for the fifth time over his last six games and fell one rebound shy of his first double-double since Dec. 5. If McDaniels and Hayward remain out for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls, Washington will be a likely candidate for an increased role once again.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam, Raptors beat Hornets 116-101 for 6th straight win

Pascal Siakam had 24 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 116-101 for their sixth straight win

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores eight points off bench Washington finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 102-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With Gordon Hayward (conditioning) back, Washington returned to his bench role. He failed to score in double figures for the first time over his last four games, but he did grab nine boards, which was his highest mark since Dec. 23. As a reserve this season, Washington is averaging 9.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in 22.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Love hits late FTs, Cavs edge Hornets 102-101 in wild finish

Kevin Love made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-101 on Friday night following a wild fourth quarter

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Washington will come off the bench Friday against the Cavaliers, Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact With Gordon Hayward (conditioning) back, Washington will return to a bench role. As a reserve last month, he averaged 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in start Washington produced 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 loss to the Celtics.

Impact With Gordon Hayward (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined, Cody Martin started five games in a row, but Washington took Martin's spot in the starting lineup Wednesday and didn't disappoint. In his first start since Dec. 1, Washington finished third on the team in scoring, second on the team in rebounding and snatched multiple steals for an eighth time this season. Over his last three games, the third-year pro has averaged 12.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists, but he could be in store for increased production if he holds onto a starting gig for the duration of Hayward's absence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics beat Hornets, overcome Ball's career-best 38 points

Josh Richardson made six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Jayson Tatum hit two key free throws and finished with 19 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Charlotte Hornets 113...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS