P.J. Washington remains day-to-day, the same designation he carried into the weekend, and the injury report says he will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets. The Mavericks forward sits out as Dallas continues preseason work without him.
What happened
Washington is listed day-to-day as of Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5:44 a.m. ET, unchanged from his previous status. The current listing carries no detail on a specific body part. The injury report states Washington will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets. Earlier in the week, he was day-to-day with a left ankle and leg issue reported Friday, Oct. 9, then was cleared from day-to-day status on Sunday, Oct. 11, before the latest day-to-day listing. No expected return date is announced.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas is set to play at the Rockets on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 6 a.m. ET on NBA TV, preseason action ahead of the regular-season opener. Last season Washington averaged 14.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 31.0 minutes across 56 games, production the Mavericks go without while he sits. Minutes without him have gone to Cooper Flagg (33.5 minutes, 21.0 points), Anthony Davis (31.3 minutes, 20.4 points), Naji Marshall (29.5 minutes, 15.2 points) and Max Christie (29.1 minutes, 12.3 points), with Brandon Williams, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson and Marvin Bagley III also drawing time. The Mavericks have not played a 2026-27 regular-season game yet, so there is no record with or without Washington.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Washington's day-to-day status changes before Dallas' following preseason game. No expected return date has been announced. The Mavericks also list Morez Johnson Jr. (rest, other), Marcus Sasser (hip, torso), Dereck Lively II (right foot, leg) and Santi Aldama (knee, leg) as day-to-day, so more of the preseason rotation could shift before the regular season opens.
Is P.J. Washington playing at the Rockets?
No. The injury report lists him day-to-day and states he will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Rockets.
When will P.J. Washington be back?
No return date is announced. He is currently listed day-to-day.