Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves compete for possession of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles.

PJ Washington was initially listed as questionable with an ankle injury before ultimately being ruled out for Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks game. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis remains out with a left adductor strain.

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PJ Washington received an important injury update ahead of the Mavericks' game against the Hornets on Thursday night.

Washington is joined on the injured list by what has become the typical slew of Mavericks centers: Anthony Davis (left adductor strain); Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain); and Dereck Lively II (stress fracture). Caleb Martin also remains out. Dwight Powell (hip strain) will be available against Charlotte.

Naji Marshall would likely remain in the Mavericks' starting lineup if Washington is not cleared to play Friday.

P.J. Washington, who had been playing some of his best basketball before the break, is on the injury report with a right ankle sprain.

The Mavericks have taken a hit in their frontcourt with several key injuries, but there's been a positive update on P.J. Washington.

Washington closed with zero points (0-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 107-99 loss to the Lakers. Washington missed all nine of his shot attempts in the loss,

Following his 35-point performance that led the Dallas Mavericks to a 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Kyrie Irving focused his praise not on his own feats but on teammate P.J. Washington's contribution during Friday night's game.

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Steph Curry avenged himself against Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during Sunday's 126-102 home victory.