Dallas Mavericks Extend P.J. Washington Jr. Four Years

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward P.J. Washington Jr. to a four-year contract extension worth approximately $89 million, securing him with the team through the 2029-30 season. Washington has been a key contributor since joining the Mavericks in a 2024 trade, helping the team reach the NBA Finals and averaging 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and shooting 38.1% from three-point range last season. The Mavericks also re-signed guard Dante Exum, who will provide depth at point guard while star Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL. With the addition of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, Washington is expected to play small forward, complementing the new-look lineup in the post-Luka Doncic era. These moves reflect the Mavericks’ focus on building a team centered around defense, effort, and tenacity under general manager Nico Harrison. The team has made roster adjustments by waiving Olivier-Maxence Prosper to accommodate Exum’s return.