P.J. Washington
Dallas Mavericks · Forward · 6′7″ 230 lb · age 28 · Kentucky · 8th season
3 games this season
Availability
Tonight @ MIANot on the injury report official report
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 1st on DAL in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
32 items · 4 sources this season- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 2 points ·
- Net ratings for the wings alongside Flagg, cited from 'data baller': PJ Washington 27 minutes, -1. Max Christie 36 minutes (the most with Flagg), -0.2. Naji Marshall 25 minutes, +38. Zaccharie Risacher 25 minutes, +81. at 23:44
- Rotation so far, with ages as stated: PJ 28, Max 23, Risacher 21, Naji 28, Sasser 26, Gafford 28, Flagg 19, Morez Johnson Jr 20, de Larrea 20, Kyrie 34. Kyrie is the only player over 28. at 28:37
“Cooper Flagg's Injury Status Leaves Us with More Questions” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 2 points ·
- A host said Gafford and P.J. Washington ("PJ") both look physically better than last year. at 18:10
- A host credited Dusty May with having the team play hard and listed several high-effort players. This is the host's view, not a statement from May. at 31:03
“Why Mavs Fans Are Upset Kyrie Irving Didn't Play in the Home Opener + Sergio De Larrea(!)” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavs host (unnamed) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
Dallas beat Indiana 121-105 for its first win. Kyrie Irving fouled out late. PJ Washington had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. Max Christie scored 16 with clutch buckets. Naji Marshall had 15 points and 6 assists and handled the ball a lot.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 10:29 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On Rockets host
- X Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) · Report ·
Per the NBA starters page, Jarace Walker will start at small forward tonight even with Aaron Nesmith back. Other four: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam Ivica Zubac, are the same. Mavs starters: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg, Gafford
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Rockets' Tari Eason ejected after shoving Mavericks' P.J. Washington in back
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points ·
- After the foul, Naji Marshall came from half court straight at Nesmith. Hosts read the reaction of Marshall, PJ and others as a sign of team chemistry and of the veterans' respect for Flagg. at 5:32
- P.J. Washington had 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, hit a couple of threes and went 6 of 8 at the line. The host called it a bounce-back game. at 20:50
- Washington looks quicker and springier in the first two games than last year, when a nagging ankle injury seemed to affect his whole season. Isaac (inferred) said his three-point shot looks good. at 21:28
“The Mavs Proved Something Huge Without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving Against the Pacers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points · partly checked episode
- The Mavs started Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford, the same starting group as in game one. at 10:42
- Naji Marshall was the first sub, replacing PJ Washington while Kyrie and Cooper stayed on the floor. at 36:50
- Dallas used small-ball lineups with PJ Washington at center several times: in the first half with Risacher, Coop, Kyrie and Max; late in the third; and to open the fourth. at 50:52
“FULL LIVE STREAM | Mavs vs Pacers | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points ·
- Isaac Harris: PJ hit some shots early, but the host says some of his decision-making was pretty tough. at 21:08
- Isaac Harris: Dallas showed three big-man looks in the first quarter against Houston: Gafford to start, Morez Johnson Jr as backup five, and PJ at a small-ball five to close the quarter. name not confirmed at 29:08
- Isaac Harris: Host's matchup guess for Indiana: Max Christie probably stays on Haliburton, PJ guards Siakam, and Gafford takes "Zubats". at 28:45
“Defining the WINS for the Dallas Mavericks | How to Beat Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Opinion · name not confirmed
The host says Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Gafford, Zaccharie Risacher and Max Christie are not talkers on the court.
“Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Both Admitted to the Same Reason the Dallas Mavericks Lost” at 6:12 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
Houston's Tari Eason got a flagrant 2 for a blindside hip check on P.J. Washington; the hosts were surprised it was a 2. Kevin Durant also got a flagrant 1.
“The Dallas Mavericks Got EXPOSED But What Kyrie Irving And Cooper Flagg Did Was Important” at 25:05 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points · partly checked episode
- Opening-night starters were Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington and Max Christie. Risacher did not start. at 1:26
- Sergio de Larrea was the 10th man used in the first quarter. One small unit was de Larrea, Sasser, Zaccharie Risacher, Washington and Johnson. name not confirmed at 37:56
- The host describes P.J. Washington guarding Houston's center as a deliberate game plan. at 1:05:39
“FULL LIVE STREAM: Mavs vs Rockets | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Debut” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
A host says P.J. Washington went 5-for-28, apparently over a shooting stretch. The timeframe is not stated.
“LIVE Show: Buy Cooper Flagg's Stock Now Before it Takes Off” at 31:49 · listen ↗
- Podcast Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks · Opinion ·
The host finds it hard to imagine Christie earning more than Naji Marshall's new deal of 18, 17 and 16 over three years, and isn't sure he'd get more than PJ's 21, 22 and 24.
“The Mavs Made 1 Historic Move But This Dereck Lively II Decision Says More” at 14:30 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 6 points ·
- Projected rotation from the dress rehearsal: Flagg, Irving, P.J. Washington, Gafford and Risacher, then Christie (rested), Naji Marshall, Morez Johnson Jr., de Larrea, and probably Sasser. at 14:30
- In the starting group, Washington, Flagg and Risacher are okay-to-good defenders, but Gafford and Irving don't make things easier, and Irving shouldn't take hard assignments. No starter elevates the defense around him. at 16:02
- P.J. Washington, Max Christie, Daniel Gafford (media day) (quoted): At media day, P.J. Washington admitted defense was hard last season and that he didn't play his best. The hosts say Washington, Christie and Gafford all described last season draining their defensive effort. at 17:08
- The hosts argue Irving will need to look for his own shot earlier instead of making extra passes to Risacher or Washington. Their view is that the run-heavy team with a weak defense will struggle in the half court. at 3:35
- The starting lineup was Irving, Gafford, Washington, Flagg and Risacher. 'Richie' has started every preseason game. The hosts say none of the starters makes defense easier for the others. at 18:33
- A host wants Irving to shoot more early instead of making extra passes to Risacher or for open Washington threes. The other host thinks the Mavs want Flagg to set the tone, with Irving deferring until he closes in the fourth quarter. at 3:45
“Outside of Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving, the Mavs Have BIG Questions | Dallas Mavericks Postgame” · listen ↗
- Podcast Isaac Harris, Locked On Mavericks · Analysis ·
Isaac says Kyrie currently fills the veteran-voice role on his own, and that PJ and the others are not there yet.
“Keeping Dwight Powell Over Moussa Cisse Would be a Mistake” at 9:12 · listen ↗
- Podcast Dusty May (quoted), via Locked On Mavericks · Quote ·
Dusty May said all the veterans looked slow after the China trip, in answer to a question about the players who sat out. The host pushed back, noting P.J. Washington ('PJ') and Naji Marshall ('Najee') still played.
“This Dusty May Comment Says Everything About The Dallas Mavericks Offense We’re Seeing” at 6:54 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | SAS L | 36 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @IND W | 33 min | 20 pts | 13 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @HOU L | 31 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 56 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | LAL W | 30 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 27 | @POR W | 27 min | 5 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 25 | @DEN L | 31 min | 19 pts | 15 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 23 | GSW L | 34 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 21 | LAC L | 41 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 18 | ATL L | 30 min | 23 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @NOP L | 31 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 15 | @CLE W | 33 min | 20 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 12 | @MEM W | 28 min | 12 pts | 10 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @ATL L | 29 min | 7 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @TOR L | 31 min | 9 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 6 | @BOS L | 29 min | 5 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @ORL L | 33 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @CHA L | 28 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @BKN W | 30 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @IND W | 37 min | 23 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 20 | @MIN L | 36 min | 12 pts | 12 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 12 | @LAL L | 34 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 10 | @PHX L | 26 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @SAS L | 23 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 31 | @HOU L | 25 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | CHA L | 35 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 28 | MIN L | 34 min | 21 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 24 | LAL L | 26 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 22 | GSW W | 22 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | DEN L | 31 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 3 | HOU W | 12 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 1 | PHI L | 34 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @POR L | 29 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 27 | @SAC L | 34 min | 17 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 25 | @GSW L | 34 min | 14 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @NOP L | 28 min | 8 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @PHI L | 30 min | 15 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 18 | DET W | 37 min | 13 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 15 | @UTA L | 39 min | 25 pts | 14 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 12 | BKN W | 25 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 6 | HOU W | 36 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @LAL L | 35 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 24 | @MIA L | 34 min | 27 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 22 | MEM L | 32 min | 15 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 21 | NOP W | 37 min | 24 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 19 | NYK L | 33 min | 6 pts | 10 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 17 | @MIN L | 25 min | 13 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 16 | POR W | 38 min | 21 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 12 | PHX L | 5 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 10 | MIL L | 22 min | 16 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 8 | @WAS W | 37 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @MEM L | 25 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 5 | NOP L | 38 min | 15 pts | 11 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 3 | @HOU L | 36 min | 29 pts | 12 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @DET L | 36 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | IND W | 29 min | 9 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 27 | OKC L | 38 min | 15 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 26 | TOR W | 32 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | WAS L | 39 min | 18 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 22 | SAS L | 29 min | 17 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
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- Came true Locked On Mavericks (show): These players will be in Dallas's rotation in the opener at Houston (Sasser marked as probable).
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for @ HOU, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 33 min Flag - Came true Locked On Mavericks (show): These players will make up Dallas's rotation in the opener at Houston.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for @ HOU, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 33 min Flag