P.J. Washington Injury Status Update for April 4th, 2026
The Mavericks got some good news today — P.J. Washington has been cleared and is officially available to play. P.J. had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Mavericks.
P.J. Washington Season Averages
The Mavericks get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 54 games, P.J. is averaging 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 30.9 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.9 | 14.3 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 11.8 |
Mavericks Performance With & Without P.J. Washington
The numbers tell a clear story about P.J.'s value to the Mavericks. With P.J. in the lineup this season, the team is 15-40. Without him, they've gone 9-12.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-40 | 9-12 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.3 | 110.6 | +1.3 |
| Def Rating | 115.0 | 115.0 | +0.0 |
| Net Rating | -5.7 | -4.5 | +1.3 |
| PPG | 113.1 | 114.1 | +1.0 |
Teammate Usage Shift With P.J. Washington Back
With P.J. back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Miles Kelly are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through P.J. again.
PPG: -7.3 | FGA: -4.8 | MPG: -15.7 | RPG: -4.2
PPG: -4.8 | FGA: -3.8 | MPG: -10.5
P.J. Washington Betting Trends
With P.J. returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Mavericks have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Washington) Cooper Flagg AST OVER: 32-15 (+16.2u, 4.0 / -108 avg. line) Cooper Flagg 3PM UNDER: 31-16 (+14.1u, 1.1 / -105 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — P.J. Washington's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Lakers @ Mavericks - April 5, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Out) Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out)
P.J. is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Mavericks and the rest of the league.