P.J. Washington Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
P.J. Washington of the Mavericks has been ruled out and will not play today. P.J. was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 24th game P.J. has missed this season.
P.J. Washington Season Averages
P.J.'s absence leaves a significant hole in the Mavericks rotation. Across 54 games this season, he's averaging 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while playing 30.9 minutes per night.
| 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 9-13.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-40 | 9-13 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.3 | 110.8 | +1.5 |
| Def Rating | 115.0 | 115.5 | +0.6 |
| Net Rating | -5.7 | -4.8 | +0.9 |
| PPG | 113.1 | 114.7 | +1.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without P.J. Washington?
When P.J. sits, other Mavericks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Miles Kelly stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When P.J. has been out this season, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has averaged 7.3 more points per game, 4.8 additional field goal attempts, 15.7 extra minutes and 4.2 more rebounds.
PPG: +7.3 | FGA: +4.8 | MPG: +15.7 | RPG: +4.2
When P.J. has been out this season, Miles Kelly has averaged 4.8 more points per game, 3.8 additional field goal attempts and 10.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.8 | FGA: +3.8 | MPG: +10.5
P.J. Washington Betting Trends
For bettors, P.J.'s absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Mavericks's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when P.J. has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Washington) Brandon Williams REB UNDER: 13-3 (+9.9u, 3.0 / -116 avg. line) Brandon Williams 3PM UNDER: 8-1 (+7.6u, 1.1 / -110 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — P.J. Washington's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Mavericks @ Suns - April 8, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Daniel Gafford (Out) Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out) P.J. Washington (Out)
We'll continue to monitor P.J.'s status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Mavericks.