CHI at DAL
Mon, Apr 13
128 - 149
Final
Washington (elbow) could be in danger of losing minutes during the 2026-27 campaign, especially if Morez Johnson and Tobi Lawal develop faster than anticipated.
Washington agreed to a four-year extension in Sept. 2025 and is currently committed to the Mavericks for the next four seasons. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points in 2025-26, his second-highest mark since entering the league. However, despite his scoring contributions, he logged only 56 games, one fewer than he played during the 2024-25 campaign. While durability is a concern, Washington still has plenty to offer, considering he can play on both ends of the floor while shifting to multiple positions during a given contest. The Mavericks added Johnson and Lawal in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although those players might not be an immediate threat to claim a spot in the starting lineup, Washington could find himself coming off the bench regularly at some point in the upcoming season, which may logically result in a decline in production. Of course, that is assuming he remains in Dallas.
| Date | Opponent | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | 30 | 60.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| Mar 28 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 27 | 33.3 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar 26 | @ Denver Nuggets | 31 | 53.3 | 20.0 | 100.0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Mar 24 | vs Golden State Warriors | 34 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Mar 22 | vs LA Clippers | 41 | 50.0 | 37.5 | 80.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
Left Elbow
Sprain• Arm
Washington (elbow) could be in danger of losing minutes during the 2026-27 campaign, especially if Morez Johnson and Tobi Lawal develop faster than anticipated.
Washington agreed to a four-year extension in Sept. 2025 and is currently committed to the Mavericks for the next four seasons. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points in 2025-26, his second-highest mark since entering the league. However, despite his scoring contributions, he logged only 56 games, one fewer than he played during the 2024-25 campaign. While durability is a concern, Washington still has plenty to offer, considering he can play on both ends of the floor while shifting to multiple positions during a given contest. The Mavericks added Johnson and Lawal in the 2026 NBA Draft. Although those players might not be an immediate threat to claim a spot in the starting lineup, Washington could find himself coming off the bench regularly at some point in the upcoming season, ultimately resulting in a decline in production. Of course, this is assuming he remains in Dallas moving forward.
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