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Why Is PJ Washington Not Playing Tonight? Insider Details Freak Accident Before Mavericks vs Clippers

As the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers tipped off tonight at the Intuit Dome, one key presence was missing. Dallas forward PJ Washington, one of the team’s standout pieces in a disastrous early-season campaign, was out of the starting lineup and wasn’t even on the bench.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 24

Mavericks vs. Heat Recap: Dallas can’t complete comeback in Miami, falls 106-102

The Dallas Mavericks (5-14) missed an opportunity on Monday when their comeback attempt came up just short against the Miami Heat (12-6), 106-102, at Kaseya Center.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 17

Mavericks survive Trail Blazers in OT, 138-133

P.J. Washington Jr. and Cooper Flagg scored 21 points each and teamed up on a key basket late in overtime to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 138-133 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 16

Blazers vs Mavericks Final Score: Dallas Claims OT Victory , 133-138

Our Dallas Mavericks end their three game losing streak via a thrilling overtime victory powered by their pair of pugilistic powerful forwards, Cooper Flagg and P.J.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Mavericks’ PJ Washington exits vs. Suns with shoulder injury

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left shoulder strain and will not return, the team announced.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Cellar-dwelling Wizards, Mavericks meet up again

The bottom feeders of the respective conference standings will meet in the nation's capital on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 3

3 takeaways from Dallas’ 110-102 defeat to the Houston Rockets

P..J. Washington had a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds Monday, but it wasn’t enough as the Houston Rockets continued their winning streak — now at four games — with a 110-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Mavericks’ guard dilemma dealt even more uncertainty with latest update

The Dallas Mavericks dropped home games versus the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards to begin their 2025-26 campaign, demoralizing an already emotionally vulnerable fan base with an abysmal brand of offense.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Mavericks’ PJ Washington reveals glass half full mindset amid potential bench move

PJ Washington has been a starter for a significant portion of his NBA career. Of the 390 total games he’s appeared in, Washington has started 320 contests.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Stadium Rant / October 4

Brittany Renner Is Being Oppressive To PJ Washington When It Comes To Paying For Child Support

Social media influencer Brittany Renner is reportedly demanding $35K a month from PJ Washington. She also claimed $5.5K is not enough to ‘make ends meet’-despite her massive social media following and brand deals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

PJ Washington’s Alleged Texts Leaked Amid Battle with Ex-Girlfriend

Dallas Mavericks star PJ Washington entered the news cycle again. This time, Washington, 27, made headlines for his high-profile battle with his ex-girlfriend, “Basketball Wives” alum Brittany Renner.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 2

'Struggling to Make Ends Meet' – Dallas Mavericks’ PJ Washington Receives $35,000 Demand From Defiant Ex

Brittany Renner reportedly wants PJ Washington to pay at least $35,000 in monthly child support in the wake of the latter’s $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 23

Dallas Mavericks $88 million forward to play key role in deep frontcourt

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is going into his second full season with the team, where he hopes to continue being a key member of the rotation.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Where Will PJ Washington Fit In the Dallas Mavericks’ Lineup?

The Dallas Mavericks recently signed Power Forward PJ Washington to a contract extension and brought back Guard Dante Exum. The Mavericks’ recent signings signaled a roster finalization attempt ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / September 8

'She Is Trying To Get Max Contracts Off Custody Rights': Brittany Renner Brutally Taunted As Gilbert Arenas Compares Custody Battle With PJ Washington To NBA Free Agency

Social media personality Brittany Renner got an honest input from former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who chimed in with his perspective on the recent viral video issue involving Renner and her ex, PJ Washington.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 7

Surprise Mavericks forward recognized on top NBA list

The Dallas Mavericks are going into the new season with PJ Washington signed on for the long haul. Washington, 27, signed a four-year, $88 million extension with the Mavs that runs until the end of the 2029-30 season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / September 5

Mavs forward's extension shows decreasing value of cap space

Mavericks forward's extension shows decreasing value of cap space

NBA teams used to clear salary-cap space in order to build playoff teams. P.J. Washington's new four-year extension shows the Dallas Mavericks — and the NBA as a whole — work in a different way now.

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Dallas Mavericks News / BasketballNews.com / September 4

Mavericks re-sign P.J. Washington to four-year, $90 million extension

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension with forward P.J. Washington, locking in a key two-way starter through the 2029–30 season, his agency confirmed.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / September 3

Mavericks, P.J. Washington agree to four-year extension

Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has agreed to a four-year, $90 million extension that runs through 2029-30, his agent Kevin Bradbury told ESPN. Washington became extension-eligible late last month, and Marc Stein of The Stein Line had already reported in August that a deal was expected.