Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out for personal reasons
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Washington (personal/ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Washington was initially listed as probable for Saturday's bout while managing a right ankle injury. The veteran forward will instead be sidelined while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play is Monday against the Knicks. Caleb Martin, Klay Thompson and the recently signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are in line to see their minutes increase in Washington's absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Likely to play Saturday
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Washington is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to right ankle injury management.
After sitting out Thursday's win over Utah, Washington appears to be ready to play in Saturday's rematch. Over his last 12 appearances, Washington has averaged 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.2 steals in 30.9 minutes per game. With Cooper Flagg (ankle) listed as doubtful, Washington should see a few additional shot attempts fall his direction.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Downgraded to out
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Washington is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to right ankle injury management.
Given that Thursday is the second leg of Dallas' back-to-back set, the expectation is that Washington will be available for Saturday's meeting with Utah. Klay Thompson is a candidate to start for the undermanned Mavericks on Thursday, putting him in the streaming mix in most fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Listed as questionable
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Washington is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to right ankle injury management.
The Mavericks are considering holding Washington out of action for maintenance reasons. With Cooper Flagg (ankle) not expected to be available, Klay Thompson could see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in shallow leagues, and Caleb Martin is an option in deep formats.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Poor efficiency in return
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Washington (ankle) tallied 12 points (4-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes Wednesday in the Mavericks' 118-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Washington didn't operate with a strict minutes limit in his return from a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, but the veteran forward struggled to get his shots to fall both from the field and the free-throw line Wednesday, resulting in a disappointing line. With star rookie Cooper Flagg (ankle) exiting the game early and perhaps in danger of missing time, Washington could be needed to handle an elevated role on the offensive end in Thursday's contest against the Jazz. However, since Washington just returned from an injury of his own, the Mavericks may opt to have him sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set for maintenance purposes.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Washington (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Washington missed the past four games with a right ankle sprain but has been cleared to return Wednesday. Having started all 30 of his appearances this season, the forward figures to step right back into the starting lineup.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Upgraded to probable Wednesday
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Washington (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Washington has missed four consecutive games with a right ankle sprain but appears poised to return Wednesday after being upgraded from questionable to probable. Prior to injury, the forward started in all 30 appearances this season and averaged 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.4 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Questionable for Wednesday
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Washington is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver with a right ankle sprain.
The Mavericks announced Monday that Washington had resumed on-court activities and could return in one week, but the forward appears to be ahead of schedule. If Washington isn't ready to play, Naji Marshall would remain worth streaming in all fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Could return in one week
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Washington (ankle) has resumed on-court activities and could return in one week, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington hasn't seen the court since Jan. 3 due to a right ankle sprain, though he's nearing a return to play. Head coach Jason Kidd noted that he's hopeful Washington can return in a week, which would sideline him for the team's next three matchups in addition to Monday's contest against the Nets. If all goes according to plan, the forward could be back in time for Dallas' Jan. 19 game against the Knicks.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Monday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Washington will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets. With the 27-year-old forward sidelined, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to play Monday
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Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Brooklyn.
Washington is poised to miss a fourth consecutive game while recovering from a sprained right ankle. With Anthony Davis (hand) sidelined indefinitely, Naji Marshall and Ryan Nembhard should both remain in the Mavericks' starting lineup for as long as Washington is on the shelf.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't play Saturday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Chicago.
Saturday will mark Washington's third straight missed game, and the fact that he's been ruled out over 24 hours in advance of tipoff in each of those contests suggests that more absences could be in his future while he tends to a right ankle sprain. Naji Marshall is likely to continue making starts while Washington is sidelined.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't go Thursday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Washington will miss a second game while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return will arrive Saturday in Chicago.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Tuesday
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Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
As expected, Washington will be held out of Tuesday's contest after spraining his right ankle in Saturday's win over Houston. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Jazz. With Washington sidelined, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin are candidates for increased playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Washington (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Washington is unlikely to play Tuesday after spraining his right ankle in Saturday's win over the Rockets. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson and Caleb Martin are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't return Saturday
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Washington won't return to Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a right ankle sprain.
Losing Washington is far from ideal for a Mavericks team that's already thin in terms of frontcourt depth. The forward ends the game with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), a rebound, a steal and a block across 12 minutes. Naji Marshall should see more minutes off the bench with Washington sidelined.
Washington contributed 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Philadelphia.
Washington is putting together another workmanlike campaign in 2025-26. The forward has averaged 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.2 steals in 32.7 minutes per contest across his last 10 games, shooting 51.4 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Double-double in loss
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Washington totaled 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to Golden State.
Washington returned from a one-game absence due to a right foot injury and notched his fourth double-double of the 2025-26 season. Amid a difficult year for Dallas, the power forward has delivered steady production and could see an uptick in usage and responsibility depending on the injury status of Anthony Davis (leg).
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Green light to play Christmas Day
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Washington (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington drew the questionable tag for Christmas Day due to a right foot injury, but the veteran forward has been cleared to return from a one-game absence, which means Jaden Hardy will likely revert to a bench role against the Warriors. Washington has averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals over his last six outings.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out Tuesday
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Washington (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Washington is dealing with a right foot injury, and the issue is severe enough to sideline him for this contest. The forward's next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Christmas Day. Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin should see more burn in the frontcourt with Washington out.
