Mavericks forward P.J. Washington scores 12 in loss to Kings
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The gist
Mavericks forward P.J. Washington scored 12 points on 2-of-9 shooting in a 115-100 loss to the Kings.
He has scored in double digits in every game so far this season.
Background
P.J. Washington is a veteran forward for the Dallas Mavericks, wearing No. 25. He joined Dallas in a deal before the 2024 trade deadline, and the team reached the NBA Finals four months later; he averaged 14.7 points and a career-high 7.8 rebounds in 2024-25. In September 2025 the Mavericks signed him to a contract extension. Trade speculation around him has surfaced alongside reports that Dallas could listen to offers, while he has held a starting power-forward spot this season.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2025The Dallas Mavericks signed Washington to a contract extension; a person with knowledge of the deal said it was worth $89 million over four years.
- Aug 4, 2026NBA insider Jake Fischer said he hadn't heard of any team targeting Washington for some time and that Daniel Gafford had drawn far more trade interest.
- Oct 5, 2026Reports said the Mavericks could be open to hearing offers for Washington as the season moves forward; under coach Dusty May he remained in strong conversation for a starting forward spot.
- Oct 8, 2026Washington was ruled out of Friday's preseason game against the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain; the severity was unclear.
- Oct 27, 2026Washington posted 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 41 minutes in a 113-109 win over the Heat.
- Oct 29, 2026Washington supplied 18 points, nine rebounds and one block over 27 minutes in a 120-96 win over Oklahoma City, one rebound short of his second double-double of the season.
- Nov 3, 2026Washington logged 12 points on 2-of-9 shooting, five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 38 minutes in a 115-100 loss to the Kings.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- RotoWire Staff called Washington his usual steady self through five games, scoring in double digits in all five while averaging 16.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 threes, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks in 33.4 minutes.
- Analysts
- CBS Sports noted Washington is holding down a starting power-forward spot ahead of Naji Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher, with at least 10 points in six of his first seven appearances.
- Insider
- Jake Fischer said he hasn't heard of any team targeting Washington for some time, that Daniel Gafford has drawn far more trade interest, and that Dallas could benefit from both playing their way into greater trade value.
Still unverified
The severity of Washington's left ankle sprain was unclear. The $89 million, four-year extension figure came from a person with knowledge of the deal speaking anonymously because terms weren't released.