Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Solid in return to starting five
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Washington amassed 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Suns.
After missing the first two games in February due to a concussion and then coming off the bench Saturday, Washington rejoined the starting lineup, although his workload remained limited. The 27-year-old forward has had trouble staying on the court since the calendar flipped to 2026. Washington has suited up for only 10 of the Mavericks' last 19 contests, averaging 10.2 points, 5.1 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 threes in 26.7 minutes over that span.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Starting vs. Phoenix
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Washington will start against the Suns on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington came off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Spurs following a two-game absence due to a concussion, though he'll return to the starting five against Phoenix. As a starter this season (34 games), he has averaged 14.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Chips in 10 points in return
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Washington (concussion) accumulated 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 loss to the Spurs.
Washington was cleared to return Saturday following a two-game absence while in the league's concussion protocol. He came off the bench in his return and reached double-digit points for the fourth time in his last six outings. Washington could be back in the Mavericks' starting lineup for the team's next contest Tuesday versus the Suns, which would likely result in Caleb Martin moving to a bench role.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Won't start in return
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Washington won't start against the Spurs on Saturday.
Washington is available to play following a two-game absence due to a concussion, though he'll come off the bench. Caleb Martin will remain in the starting five for now. Washington has come off the bench just twice this season, during which he has averaged 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Cleared from injury report
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Washington (concussion) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Washington is ready to return after missing two games with a concussion. Over his last six appearances, the forward has averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Not playing Thursday
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Washington (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Washington will miss a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, and his next opportunity to play is in Saturday's rematch against San Antonio. Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson should continue to operate in expanded roles for as long as Washington is sidelined.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Out Tuesday with concussion
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Washington has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics after being placed in concussion protocol.
Washington exited Saturday's 111-107 loss to the Rockets due to what the Mavericks had initially labeled a head contusion, but the veteran big man is seemingly exhibiting symptoms of a concussion that resulted in him landing in the protocol. With Washington out for at least one game, Caleb Martin and Klay Thompson should see increased opportunity in his absence.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Suffers head contusion
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Washington suffered a head contusion during Saturday's game against Houston and will not return.
Washington was escorted back to the locker room by the medical staff with a towel over his head. He played 25 minutes before leaving the game for good, finishing with nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal. He can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Boston until more information is known.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Sniffs double-double
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Washington closed with 14 points (6-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 loss to the Hornets.
Washington made his presence felt on both ends of the court, ending just one rebound shy of a double-double while posting at least two stocks for the fifth straight contest. Washington has been linked with a move away from the Mavericks before the Feb. 5 deadline, but until that materializes, he should continue to see a steady workload in the frontcourt. Washington is averaging 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in his last four contests.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Pops for team-high 21 in loss
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Washington totaled 21 points (10-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
Making his first start since Jan. 14, Washington led the Mavericks in scoring as he produced his best scoring effort since Dec. 15, when he dropped 25 points in Utah. The 27-year-old forward has been in and out of the lineup in January to attend to a personal matter and deal with an ankle injury, and in six games this month (four starts), he's averaging just 9.3 points, 4.7 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in 26.3 minutes. Wednesday's performance suggests he's healthy and focused again, however, and a better February could be on the way as he continues to fill in for Anthony Davis (finger).
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Piles up defensive stats in return
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Washington (personal/ankle) tallied 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 22 minutes Thursday in the Mavericks' 123-115 win over the Warriors.
Washington was back in action after a three-game absence for what was just his fourth appearance of January, but head coach Jason Kidd said prior to the contest that the veteran forward would be operating with a restriction of 30 minutes. The 27-year-old fell eight minutes short of that threshold, but he still produced well during his time on the court, particularly in the defensive categories. Washington came off the bench Thursday, but he could be ready to reclaim a spot in the starting five Saturday versus the Lakers and will likely be in store for at least a slight bump in playing time.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Minutes to be monitored Thursday
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Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said that Washington (personal/ankle) will face a restriction of 30 minutes in his return to action Thursday versus the Warriors, Noah Weber of TheSmokingCuban.com reports.
Washington has missed the team's last three matchups while attending to a personal matter as well as right ankle injury management, so the Mavericks will usher him back into the mix Friday on a minor restriction. He's appeared in only one game since Jan. 3, so Washington may take a few contests to regain his conditioning.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Off injury report
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Washington (personal) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Washington will return from a two-game absence due to personal reasons. He had missed five of the Mavericks' previous six games. The forward will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup, which will likely push Caleb Martin to the second unit.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Set for another absence
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Washington (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Washington is currently dealing with a personal matter, which is also why he sat out Saturday's win over the Jazz. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against Golden State.
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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.
