P.J. Washington

P.J. Washington

27-Year-Old ForwardF
Dallas Mavericks
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Est. Return 10/1/2026
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14.2
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1.7
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1.1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
During Washington's first full season in Dallas, he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.2 minutes across 57 regular-season appearances. On a per-game basis, that resulted in a ninth-round finish in nine-category leagues, making him a serviceable mid-to-late round fantasy asset. He shot 38.1 percent from beyond the arc for the second-highest mark of his career, and he saw plenty of usage with the Mavericks dealing with a ton of injuries and personnel changes due to the Luka Doncic trade that saw Anthony Davis arrive in town. Things are certainly much more complicated heading into 2025-26. Armed with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Mavericks quieted an uneasy fanbase by selecting Cooper Flagg, considered by many to be a generational player. Flagg is penciled in to start at small forward, while Anthony Davis will shift to the four to allow Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively to hold down the fort at center. Washington's minutes and usage will inevitably take a hit, though he's likely to be a sixth man for the team, which could keep his minutes in the 20s. There are worse players to take with a late-round pick, but Washington's ceiling isn't nearly as high in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
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Height 6'7"
Weight 230
DOB 8/23/1998
College Kentucky
Drafted 1st Rd, #12 in 2019
Signed a four-year, $88.76 million contract extension with the Mavericks in September of 2025.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Paul Jamaine Washington Jr. was born in 1998 in Dallas to Paul Sr. and Sherry Washington. Both parents played college ball at Middle Tennessee State. Washington attended the local Prime Prep Academy as a freshman and posted 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He transferred to Findlay Prep in Nevada as a sophomore and averaged 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. Those numbers jumped in his junior year to 16.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Washington saved the best for his senior season by recording 19.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game on a team that reached the national semifinals. Thanks to his outstanding achievements, he was honored as a McDonald's All-American, a Jordan Brand Classic All-Star and a USA Today First-Team All-USA Nevada Player of the Year. Washington has also represented the USA at such events as the 2015 FIBA 3x3 U-18 World Championship, the 2016 FIBA Americas U-18 Championship and the 2017 FIBA U-19 World Cup. You can follow him on Twitter (@PJWashington) and Instagram (@pj_washington). It can be difficult for first-year players to stand out at Kentucky. Coach John Calipari is not shy about attracting big groups of top recruits. Washington was part of a class which included Kevin Knox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He had a solid freshman season with averages of 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds. He closed the regular season by scoring in double digits in six straight games, including a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds in a win at Arkansas. Washington was even better in the NCAA Tournament with 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds as the Wildcats advanced to the Sweet 16. The forward had 18 points and 15 rebounds in the loss to Kansas State. Following the season, he had surgery on his pinkie finger. Washington was the Wildcats' best player as a sophomore. He averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds. He had nine double-doubles and scored a career-high 29 points with 12 rebounds in a December loss to Seton Hall. Washington concluded his Kentucky career by putting up 28 points and 13 rebounds in the loss to Auburn in the 2019 Big Dance. After dipping his toe into the NBA water before returning for his sophomore season, the forward made himself eligible for the 2019 NBA Draft. The Hornets selected him with the 12th overall pick.

In danger of losing minutes?
FDallas Mavericks
Elbow
June 25, 2026
Washington (elbow) could be in danger of losing minutes during the 2026-27 campaign, especially if Morez Johnson and Tobi Lawal develop faster than anticipated.
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Washington agreed to a four-year extension in Sept. 2025 and is currently committed to the Mavericks for the next four seasons. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points in 2025-26, his second-highest mark since entering the league. However, despite his scoring contributions, he logged only 56 games, one fewer than he played during the 2024-25 campaign. While durability is a concern, Washington still has plenty to offer, considering he can play on both ends of the floor while shifting to multiple positions during a given contest. The Mavericks added Johnson and Lawal in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although those players might not be an immediate threat to claim a spot in the starting lineup, Washington could find himself coming off the bench regularly at some point in the upcoming season, ultimately resulting in a decline in production. Of course, that is assuming he remains in Dallas.
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53.7%
 
Effective Field Goal %
50.8%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
35.6%
 
Free Throw Rate
27.7%
 
Offensive Rebound %
5.2%
 
Defensive Rebound %
18.7%
 
Total Rebound %
12.0%
 
Assist %
8.1%
 
Steal %
1.3%
 
Block %
2.9%
 
Turnover %
10.0%
 
Usage %
20.1%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
29.7
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.0
 
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Washington went from playing for a struggling Hornets team to reaching the NBA Finals with the Mavericks after a mid-season trade before the February deadline. Washington performed well for Dallas, averaging 11.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.2 minutes during the regular season, and he was even better in the playoffs, where he notched 13.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks per game. However, he shot only 42.7 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from three-point range. Washington's starting role in the Mavericks' frontcourt is not under any threat, but don't expect him to be a go-to player on offense, as Dallas will probably rely on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to contribute in the scoring column. Washington should average double-digit points again and have a decent upside as a forward option across all formats. Still, he seems to be a complementary piece rather than a dominant fantasy performer. Washington should have a decent floor for the forward position, particularly due to his defensive contributions. However, he doesn't have a lot of upside in an offensive scheme where he'll play a secondary role.
After finally coming to terms on a new three-year deal with the Hornets following a stalemate in negotiations, Washington has a home for the 2023-24 season. He finished as a top 100 player during the 2022-23 season, averaging 15.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes per night. Although he has basically been a top-100 asset for the past three years, his role figures to take a bit of a hit this season. Miles Bridges will return to the lineup, while Mark Williams will play as the starting center. With Brandon Miller and Gordon Hayward also figuring to see ample playing time, Washington's opportunities could be scaled back a little. He should still see upwards of 25 minutes on most nights, which could make him valuable in standard leagues, though mostly as a streamer. The bigger impact could come when analyzing Miller's short-term upside. It is not clear exactly what the starting lineup will look like once Bridges returns from his 10-game suspension. Until we are given some clarity, managers can view Washington as a potential last-round flier.
After opening his NBA career with consecutive solid campaigns, Washington took a small step back last season, posting his lowest per-game averages of 10.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. His other numbers -- 2.3 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals -- remained steady, but it certainly wasn't the breakout campaign one might hope for from a young player in his third season. Context matters, of course, and it is vital in Washington's case, as he spent much of the season adjusting to a new role as a reserve after starting in all but four of his first 122 NBA contests. The Kentucky product moved to the bench for the start of the campaign to make room for Miles Bridges, though Washington returned to a starting role for each of Charlotte's contests from Feb. 15 onward. With Bridges' NBA future in serious doubt following an offseason arrest on multiple felony charges of domestic violence, Washington appears poised to open next season back in the starting unit, which should allow him to build upon what has been an impactful-but-unspectacular opening to his professional career. Washington isn't going to carry fantasy squads in any one category, but he does multiple things well enough to make him a worthwhile target in the back half of upcoming drafts.
Washington made marginal improvements from his rookie to sophomore season. It wasn't a significant jump, though it was enough for him to go from 141st in per-game production as a rookie to 79th last year. The 6-foot-7 power forward and small-ball center saw 30.5 minutes per game and averaged 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 combined blocks-plus-steals. He ranked an impressive 14th in the NBA in block percentage (4.0). He's quietly establishing himself as a quality three-and-D option in the frontcourt. He'll also often be at the receiving end of easy makes around the basket by virtue of having LaMelo Ball as his point guard, which should keep Washington's field-goal percentage relatively high compared to the percentage of his shots that come from beyond the arc (39%). He shot 44.0 percent from the field last year. Washington's role shouldn't change much in 2021-22. The addition of Kelly Oubre could make the rotation at forward a little more complicated, but Washington should essentially be locked into 24 minutes per game at center, splitting time with Mason Plumlee.
The 12th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft was a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers and one of the most impactful rookies in his class. Washington burst onto the scene in his first game as a pro, racking up 27 points in a 126-125 win over Chicago that proved to be his highest-scoring game of the season. Bringing some production to a depleted frontcourt, Washington averaged 30.3 minutes across 58 contests and started in all but one game in which he appeared. The Kentucky product averaged 12.2 points, 5.4 boards, 2.1 assists and 1.5 threes, showing his ability to contribute across multiple categories. He shot a respectable 45.5 percent from the field and 37.4 from deep, though he sunk just 64.7 percent of his shots from the charity stripe, which dinged his value in category leagues. The productive season earned Washington an All-Rookie Second Team selection, and he'll look to take the next step forward in 2020-21, where he should be a late-round selection in most fantasy drafts.
Washington was selected No. 12 overall by the rebuilding Charlotte Hornets in this year's draft. The Kentucky product averaged 15.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 combined blocks/steals as a sophomore last season, where he made an impact on both ends of the court, especially in the paint. Washington found his way to the lottery thanks to his versatility as a defender and scorer, being selected just ahead of teammate Tyler Herro. With longtime superstar Kemba Walker and scoring option Jeremy Lamb both gone this offseason, Charlotte is in the conversation for the worst roster in the NBA, and a full rebuild should mean extra playing time for rookies such as Washington. It's unclear what his role will be this season, but he has sleeper value playing on a team with minutes and opportunities up for grabs to whoever will take them.
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Won't play Sunday
FDallas Mavericks
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April 12, 2026
Washington (elbow) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
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Doubtful for Sunday's contest
FDallas Mavericks
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April 11, 2026
Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.
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Ruled out for Friday
FDallas Mavericks
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April 10, 2026
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
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Unlikely to suit up vs. Spurs
FDallas Mavericks
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April 9, 2026
Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
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Not playing Wednesday
FDallas Mavericks
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April 8, 2026
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.
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Could leave Dallas this summer
FDallas Mavericks
June 12, 2026
Washington is one of the players who could leave the Mavericks via trade in the offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
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The Mavericks aren't keen on parting ways with Kyrie Irving, who's recovering from a knee injury, but Washington is one player who could change teams over the summer, while Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson are two other candidates to be traded. Washington, who finished the 2025-26 season on the sidelines due to an elbow injury, averaged 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in 56 regular-season appearances.
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