Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket, hits mid-range jumpers, and has developed a reliable three-point shot. Career 36%+ from three as a primary offensive option. Most dangerous in transition and pick-and-roll situations.
Career Journey
Milwaukee Bucks
2018-2024
Dallas Mavericks
2024-present
NBA Champion
Won championship with Milwaukee Bucks in 2021
Key Two-Way Player
Known for defensive versatility and rebounding as a forward
Career Earnings
~$60M
Estimated total NBA career salary
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 14.2 | 7 | 1.8 | 45.0% | 32.5% |
P.J. Washington is a strong, versatile combo forward who has become a key two-way piece for the Dallas Mavericks. The 12th pick in 2019 out of Kentucky, he began his career with the Charlotte Hornets before a 2024 trade to Dallas, where his ability to defend multiple positions, rebound and knock down catch-and-shoot threes fit a contender. In 2025-26 he averaged 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds, and he signed a four-year extension to remain in Dallas. At 6-foot-7 with the strength to guard bigs and the mobility to switch onto wings, Washington is the kind of connective, low-maintenance forward winning teams are built around.
Offensive Game
Versatile scorer who attacks the basket, hits mid-range jumpers, and has developed a reliable three-point shot. Career 36%+ from three as a primary offensive option. Most dangerous in transition and pick-and-roll situations.
Defensive Game
Strong, physical, and competitive defender. Guards power forwards and centers effectively. Can switch onto guards in certain matchups. Committed defensive effort on every possession.
Intangibles
Solid professional who understands his role within a team system. Good at reading when to attack and when to find teammates. Plays mistake-free basketball in high-pressure situations.
Personal Life & Family
Status
In relationship
Children (1)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball programs in Las Vegas and Charlotte communities
Did You Know?
Washington played at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas — one of the most elite prep programs in the country, which has produced multiple NBA players including Shabazz Muhammad and Chase Jeter.
As a Kentucky sophomore, Washington averaged 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds while leading the Wildcats to the Final Four, cementing his first-round draft status.
Washington's versatility to guard positions 2 through 5 makes him one of the most switchable forwards in the Mavericks' system — a key reason the team pursued him at the trade deadline.
He grew up in Las Vegas — a city that has emerged as one of America's most prolific basketball development environments despite its traditional reputation as a football-first sports market.
Career Honors
2019 NBA Draft #12 Overall Pick
2019 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year (Sporting News)
2019 NCAA Final Four participant
Official Jerseys
86.25
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