OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
P.J. WASHINGTON JR. #25 - POWER FORWARD - DALLAS MAVERICKS
10.8 PPG •
8.5 RPG •
1.5 APG
10.8 PPG
8.5 RPG
1.5 APG
PJ Washington intent on duplicating impressive outing: 'It just motivates me even more' The Hornets’ big man knows when he produces like he did during their season-opening win, Charlotte is tough to beat.
Booms for 25 Washington posted 25 points (12-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 win over Atlanta.
Impact Washington got wherever he wanted in the paint, routinely overpowering defenders for dunks and beating opponents in the lane. His 25 points and 18 shots were both team-high marks. Washington leading Charlotte in volume shouldn't be a regular expectation, but it's symbolic of a high nightly ceiling.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
PJ Washington after re-signing with Hornets: I want to get a taste of the playoffs PJ Washington: Since I’ve been here I haven’t been in the playoffs at all. So I want to get a taste of that. I want to see how it feels and...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
P.J. Washington reportedly agrees to $48 million deal with Hornets
Forward P.J. Washington, who averaged a career-high 15.7 points last season, will return to Charlotte.AUGUST 26, 2023
Re-signs with Charlotte The Hornets signed Washington (foot) to a three-year, $48 million contract Saturday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Washington will remain in Charlotte after spending the first four years of his career with the franchise. In 2022-23, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 blocks in 32.6 minutes across 73 appearances. Washington missed the final four games of last season with a foot injury but is set to begin the 2023-24 campaign as the Hornets' starting power forward.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets extend qualifying offers to Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington Charlotte also extends a qualifying offer to Theo Maledon, making the trio restricted free agents this offseason.
JUNE 29, 2023 • NBA.COM
Sign-&-Trade Idea Involving P.J. Washington A deal that makes sense for both sides.
JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rockets beat Hornets 112-109 for 2nd straight victory
Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green each had 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-109 on Friday nightAPRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Friday Washington (foot) is out for Friday's game versus Houston.
Impact Washington will miss his third straight game Friday due to a right foot sprain. JT Thor has started in his absence. Washington's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Cavaliers, although he could sit out that game, too with the Hornets already eliminated from playoff contention.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets take on the Rockets on 3-game skid
Charlotte will try to stop its three-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets play HoustonAPRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Tuesday Washington (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Impact The Hornets will be without several players once again Tuesday, and Washington will sit for a second consecutive game. Kai Jones should continue to see increased run against the Raptors, while Washington's next chance to play will be Friday against Houston.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto heads to Charlotte for conference matchup
Toronto plays Charlotte for an Eastern Conference matchup TuesdayAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still sporting limp Saturday Head coach Steve Clifford indicated Saturday that Washington still has a limp after spraining his ankle Friday night, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Washington logged 12 minutes before leaving Friday's contest for good, racking up eight points, two boards and two assists. With only four games left in the regular season and the Hornets well out of the playoff picture, the team will likely err on the side of caution to ensure the big man doesn't further damage the ankle.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
PJ Washington joins Hornets' injury list. Have we seen the last of him this season? Washington exited the Hornets’ 121-91 loss to Chicago at Spectrum Center on Friday night with a sprained right ankle.
APRIL 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
LaVine, DeRozan each score 23 points; Bulls rout Hornets
Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls routed the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets 121-91 on Friday nightAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
P.J. Washington Exits Bulls Game with Foot Sprain Another Hornet goes down with an injury.
APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Won't return due to foot sprain Washington suffered a right foot sprain and will not return to Friday's game against the Bulls according toRoderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
Impact Washington lasted just 11 minutes Friday, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers. The Hornets have been super cautious with all their key players in recent weeks, and this could be another case of that. If Washington misses additional time, we could see a lot of JT Thor for the Hornets.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago visits Charlotte after Washington's 43-point game
Charlotte plays the Chicago Bulls after P.JMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
P.J. Washington Drops CAREER-HIGH 43 Points In Hornets W! | March 28, 2023
MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
P.J. Washington Powers Pesky Hornets Past Thunder The Hornets move to 26-51 on the season.
MARCH 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Thunder Fall Short in Tightly Contested Game Against Hornets PJ Washington and the Hornets proved to be too much as the Thunder lost 137-134.
MARCH 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Washington scores career-high 43 as Hornets top Thunder
PMARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Double-double against Mavs Washington posted 21 points (9-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 110-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Impact It's his first double-double in over a month, and his third of the season. Washington has found some consistency lately, scoring in double digits in nine of the last 10 games and averaging 16.8 points, 5.7 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals over that stretch.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doncic, Mavericks suffer another costly loss to Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets overcame a 40-point outing from Luka Doncic to defeat Dallas for the second time in three days, 110-104MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas faces Charlotte, aims to halt 3-game slide
Dallas heads into the matchup against Charlotte after losing three in a rowMARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
