News for P.J. Washington - 2022 8 Category, $200 Cap, 4G/4F/2C

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Sat Feb 1014:29P.J. Washington To Play Versus OKC
According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, forward PJ Washington will play on Saturday versus the Thunder. Washington has shown flashes of promise since entering the league in 2019. He's averaged 13.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 304 games with the Hornets. However, the 25-year-old hasn't had a consistent role in Charlotte over the last season or two. But Washington could carve out a routine spot in the Mavs' rotation, even if he doesn't start consistently, which is good news for his fantasy outlook in Dallas. Of course, he'll need to battle Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for offensive chances. Yet, those guys often battle injuries, which is a plus for Washington's fantasy managers. At the same time, the 2019 No. 12 overall pick can produce in other ways outside of the scoring column.
Source: Brad TonsendRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 815:41P.J. Washington On The Move To Dallas
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks after being traded for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a lightly protected 2027 first-round pick. Washington has been a good asset for the Hornets but didn't quite hit as high of a ceiling as the team was hoping. Instead, he'll fill a role that perfectly suits him on a Mavericks squad that needs another outlet scorer and a bigger presence since Williams wasn't cutting it this year. In his four-and-a-half seasons with the Hornets, Washington averaged 13.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 made threes, and 1.5 turnovers per contest while shooting 45.0% from the floor and 35.9% from beyond the arc.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 1416:58P.J. Washington To Return Against Miami
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (foot) will return for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old injured his ankle during the January 5 matchup against the Chicago Bulls, keeping him off the floor for Charlotte's following three contests. He was listed as doubtful, so most assumed he was heading for a fourth consecutive absence. However, Washington is good to go, which is welcome news, considering the Hornets are down Mark Williams (back) and Gordon Hayward (calf). Washington has averaged 12 points this season, more than two points less than a season ago. Still, he has the potential to see an increased workload and scoring opportunities, although he hasn't been a consistent fantasy contributor.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 1018:28Hornets Downgrade P.J. Washington To Out
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (foot) won't play in Wednesday's contest versus the Sacramento Kings. A sprained right foot held Washington to six minutes of court time last Friday, and he will not suit up for the second game in a row due to the injury. The 25-year-old stretch four will hope to get back into Charlotte's lineup when they start a three-game road trip on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. With Gordon Hayward (calf) and Mark Williams (back) stuck on the shelf for the Hornets as well, Miles Bridges and Nick Richards should dominate the frontcourt minutes on Wednesday. Brandon Miller will likely be needed for more minutes at the four, with JT Thor also staying quite involved from head coach Steve Clifford's second unit.
Source: Charlotte Hornets Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 923:56P.J. Washington Unlikely To Play Against Sacramento
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The 25-year-old missed Monday's matchup with Chicago because of a sprained foot, an injury he sustained on Friday in the first of consecutive meetings with the Bulls. It's a tough blow for Charlotte, who has been without LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Gordon Hayward (calf). Mark Williams (back) will also sit out another game on Wednesday, so the Hornets could be without a few big bodies to handle things underneath the basket. Of course, Nick Richards will remain in the starting lineup. But JT Thor, coming off a nine-point, eight-rebound, two-block performance, could see streaming interest from managers participating in deeper formats.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 722:46P.J. Washington Won't Suit Up On Monday Against Bulls
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) was forced to exit the team's game on Friday with a right foot sprain after playing just six minutes. Now, he's ruled out for their game on Monday against the Chicago Bulls and there isn't an exact timetable for his return. This could end up being a one-game absence to allow him to get a bit more rest, but fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for those updates. Since he and Mark Williams (back) will both be out, Nick Richards, Nathan Mensah, and JT Thor will split time at center while Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller will handle the minutes at power forward and small forward.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 521:21P.J. Washington Doubtful To Return On Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) suffered a right ankle injury in Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He's not expected to return. Another extended absence wouldn't be an ideal scenario for Charlotte, considering the team has been without LaMelo Ball (ankle), Gordon Hayward (calf), and Mark Williams (back). At any rate, if Washington doesn't return, he'll finish with three boards and two assists in six minutes of action. Fantasy managers may not see him in Monday's rematch with Chicago, meaning JT Thor could see more work.
Source: Charlotte HornetsRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 18 202318:43Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington Both Upgraded To Active On Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) and forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) have both been upgraded to active on Monday night. Rozier was already expected to play since he was listed as probable for this matchup, but Washington carried a questionable tag up until warming up for their game. Rozier should see plenty of minutes in the starting lineup and Nick Smith Jr. will probably take a hit for playing time. Washington will also have a big role off of the bench since Mark Williams (back) and Gordon Hayward (illness) were both ruled out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PRRotoBaller.com
Mon Dec 18 202309:58P.J. Washington Could Miss Another Game On Monday
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's encounter with the Raptors. He could be unavailable for a third straight game. After earning a three-year, $48 million extension, Washington has struggled to perform at his best in 2023-24, and the injury has been a further setback for him. JT Thor has started to get more burn in his absence, with Nick Richards also benefiting. The latter is the better fantasy option, as Richards also benefits from Mark Williams' (back) absence, taking over his position as the starting center.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Dec 16 202316:13P.J. Washington Doubtful On Saturday Night
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (shoulder) isn't expected to play in Saturday's game against the 76ers. He suffered a left shoulder injury on Wednesday versus Miami and wasn't available for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. With Mark Williams (back) also unavailable for that one, Nick Richards got another start and finished with 16 points, six rebounds, and one block. If Washington and Williams are ruled out again on Saturday night, Richards should remain a high-upside streaming option for managers in all formats.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 15 202319:47P.J. Washington Out On Friday Night
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (shoulder) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. Washington suffered a left shoulder injury during Wednesday's contest versus the Miami Heat, ending his night after just four minutes of work. Charlotte also won't have Mark Williams (back), who will miss his third straight game, meaning Nick Richards should continue to see plenty of minutes as a starter. Richards has played well enough to justify adding to fantasy rosters, averaging 9.0 rebounds, 6.0 points, and 2.3 blocks in three starts during the 2023-24 campaign.
Source: Charlotte HornetsRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 15 202317:34P.J. Washington Downgraded To Out On Friday
Washington Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (shoulder) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. Washington suffered a left shoulder injury during Wednesday's contest versus the Miami Heat, ending his night after just four minutes of work. Charlotte also won't have Mark Williams (back), who will miss his third straight game, meaning Nick Richards should continue to see plenty of minutes as a starter. Richards has played well enough to justify adding to fantasy rosters, averaging 9.0 rebounds, 6.0 points, and 2.3 blocks in three starts during the 2023-24 campaign.
Source: Charlotte HornetsRotoBaller.com
Thu Dec 14 202315:25P.J. Washington Up In The Air For Friday
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) left Wednesday's game versus the Miami Heat due to a left shoulder injury and did not return. Washington managed to play four minutes before going down, logging an assist, a steal, a block, and a turnover in four minutes of action. "No idea", head coach Steve Clifford told reporters after the game about Washington's status when the New Orleans Pelicans come to town on Friday. The Hornets could be awfully thin down low against paint scorers Jonas Valanciunas and potentially Zion Williamson (ankle). Mark Williams (back) has missed two of the last three games with a back injury, and if Washington's shoulder injury is significant enough to cost him Friday's game, look for blocks and boards specialist Nick Richards to absorb all the run he handle after playing a season-high 40 minutes in Wednesday's loss.
Source: Roderick Boone - The Charlotte ObserverRotoBaller.com
Sun Oct 15 202320:59P.J. Washington Scores 31 Points In 24 Minutes
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington enjoyed a great offensive game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. In the two-point preseason win, Washington finished with 31 points on 13-for-18 shooting including five threes. He also chipped in three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. He looked unstoppable while doing all of this damage in just 24 minutes on the court. The 25-year-old signed a new contract in August and looks to have a similar role that he's had in Charlotte over the last few years. He could be a solid value in later rounds of fantasy drafts this year.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202309:32P.J. Washington Aims To Become A Consistent Scoring Threat
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington has focused on becoming a better scorer this offseason. "I want to be consistent scoring on all three levels," Washington told Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. "I want to feel comfortable shooting the three. I want to feel comfortable taking two dribbles and getting into my middie. I want to feel comfortable getting to the rim. So that's been my main focus this summer to be comfortable everywhere on the floor and not feel like I'm not good at something or I can't shoot this shot or I can't do that. It's just being comfortable in everything I do on the floor." Washington had his best offensive season in 2022-23, putting up 15.7 points per game. However, his three-point efficiency has dipped with every season and landed on 34.8 percent last season, showing that the Kentucky product still has some work to do. His overall efficiency wasn't great either last term at 44.4 percent.
Source: Roderick BooneRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 26 202313:21P.J. Washington Finally Gets New Contract
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free-agent forward/center P.J. Washington agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract to remain in Charlotte. The 25-year-old finished last season by averaging a career-high 15.7 points along with 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 73 games. He has emerged as one of the Hornets' most reliable producers, and there is reason to believe he'll be even better during the 2023-24 campaign. While he should continue to see consistent minutes, his three-point shooting has regressed through the years, negatively impacting his category value.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 15 202315:48P.J. Washington Hoping For $20 Million Per Year Deal
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington is still a restricted free agent right now and according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, he's hoping to get a contract that would pay him $20 million annually. The Hornets are currently unwilling to give the 24-year-old that type of money for the results that he's given them so far. During this contract stalemate, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in a sign-and-trade type of deal, but they have yet to initiate any real conversations on that front.
Source: Chris FedorRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 30 202310:04P.J. Washington's Situation "Amazingly Quiet"
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington is one of the top free agents on the market, but he reportedly isn't anywhere near to signing a contract. "Amazingly quiet on that front," NBA insider Marc Stein said about Washington's situation. "As August draws near you really have to wonder if he's going to take the qualifying offer." The Hornets have a $8.5 million qualifying offer on the table for Washington, which makes him a restricted free agent. Stein speculated that the 24-year-old might eventually accept it and test the market again next summer when Washington is an unrestricted free agent. The Kentucky product was one of the most improved players in the NBA last season, putting up 15.7 points while registering 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Source: Marc SteinRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 23 202317:39P.J. Washington Deal Remains A Priority
According to Hornets president of basketball operations/general manager Mitch Kupchak, re-signing forward/center P.J. Washington remains a priority. In 73 games last season, the 24-year-old averaged a career-high 15.7 points along with 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 blocks. He's expected to draw plenty of interest as a restricted free agent. However, Washington's fantasy value may be highest in Charlotte, where he'll likely continue to start while getting plenty of minutes.
Source: The Charlotte ObserverRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 26 202321:12P.J. Washington Viewed As A "Core" Member Of The Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington wants to remain with the team. The 24-year-old rejected a rookie extension in October, so he'll be a restricted free agent this offseason, giving Charlotte the right to match any offers from clubs around the league. The Hornets will likely do what it takes to keep Washington on the roster, considering he finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 15.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 73 games. His versatility allows him to play multiple positions, a plus for fantasy managers. However, his shooting percentages have decreased over the years, which could negatively impact his stock in category formats.
Source: Roderick BooneRotoBaller.com
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