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DALLAS — P.J. Washington is in the mix for a starting spot because he can play multiple positions, Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday after the fifth practice of training camp.

PJ Washington News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 1

P.J. Washington Accepting Whatever Role Mavericks Give Him, Starting or Not

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of starting positions up in the air in this new era led by head coach Dusty May. While we can always take our guesses, until that starting lineup is revealed on October 21st, only the coaching staff will truly know.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / August 31

Los Angeles Lakers Get Important P.J. Washington Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to look way different next season. They chased younger talents to run with Luka Doncic. While Jonathan Kuminga has rebuffed them in favor of the Timberwolves, will they now move their attention to Mavericks forward P.J.

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NBA Trade Idea Sends Kyrie Irving To Pistons, P.J. Washington To Warriors

A blockbuster NBA trade idea sending Kyrie Irving from the Dallas Mavericks to the Detroit Pistons was created by Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report. Buckley proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Pistons and Golden State Warriors: Detroit Pistons receive: Kyrie Irving and Naji Marshall Golden State Warriors receive: P.J.

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Dallas Mavericks fans are split on PJ Washington

Over the weekend, Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington spoke with Kevin Gray of DLLS Sports and told him that he was very confident he’d be with the team for the start of the 2026-27 regular season.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Lakers Trade Target PJ Washington Expecting To Stay With Mavericks

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have a full roster, there are still rumors circulating about the team eyeing potential additions via trade. One name that has been mentioned as a possibility is forward PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 17

P.J. Washington ‘Super Confident’ He’ll Stay With Dallas Mavericks After Talks With Masai Ujiri

DALLAS —P.J. Washington is “super confident” he will be on the Dallas Mavericks roster when the 2026-27 season opens. He credited long conversations with team president Masai Ujiri and the rest of the front office.

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Report: Masai Ujiri Is Said To Be A ‘Fan’ Of P.J. Washington Amid Trade Speculation

Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is said to be a fan of P.J. Washington, even as rival teams continue to view him as a trade candidate.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 5

3 Sharpshooters The Lakers Could Target If PJ Washington And Klay Thompson Are Off The Table

The Lakers have already changed a huge part of their roster around Luka Doncic in their Mavericks 2.0 attempt, with several new additions, but I still feel like there is one last piece missing.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Reportedly Prefers P.J. Washington Over Jonathan Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent much of their offseason pursuing Jonathan Kuminga. But a few reports suggest Luka Doncic might prefer a different player: Dallas Mavericks forward P.J.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Bad News For Lakers? Insider Addresses P.J. Washington Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ interest in bolstering their frontcourt has primarily centered on conversations with Jonathan Kuminga. However, recent rumors also suggest that the Purple and Gold have shown some interest in Dallas Mavericks forward P.J.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 5

Luka Doncic reportedly favors PJ Washington reunion with Lakers

The Lakers have been linked to P.J. Washington for much of the offseason. Apparently, Luka Doncic would welcome the reunion. Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported that Doncic is “in favor” of Los Angeles acquiring Washington, his former Mavericks teammate.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 4

Lakers’ P.J. Washington Trade Buzz Gets Telling Reality Check

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone all out this summer as they begin to build around superstar Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future, making a drastic roster overhaul while also moving on from LeBron James, who decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 4

NBA Rumors: Blazers, DeMar DeRozan, Mavericks, PJ Washington, Kings

The Trail Blazers have roster spots available and could use another forward. That doesn’t mean they’re pursuing DeMar DeRozan. Despite recent speculation, Portland has no meaningful interest in signing the veteran free agent, league sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 4

Report: Luka Dončić Would Be ‘In Favor’ of P.J. Washington Reunion On Los Angeles Lakers

Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported Monday that Luka Dončić would be in favor of reuniting with P.J. Washington on the Lakers. Washington’s four-year, $88.76 million extension remains the sticking point in any deal with Dallas.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 4

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Lakers, Mavericks discussing PJ Washington trade?

P.J. Washington has been linked to the Lakers for much of the offseason. Those links may be worth watching a little more closely. Marc Jacobs of Lakers Film Studio reported that Los Angeles and the Mavericks have held “advanced discussions” involving Washington.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 9

NBA Trade Rumors: PJ Washington Contract ‘Not Appealing’ To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially welcomed Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Walker Kessler and Jaden Hardy to the team, and still await the official word on both Collin Sexton and Kevon Looney.

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 / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 7, 2025

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, 2025

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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