NBA Rumors: The Mavericks' decision on PJ Washington's future

Next season, in the NBA, there will be many contenders to win the championship. One of them will be the Dallas Mavericks. Despite the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, the Texas franchise got "lucky" in the Draft lottery and secured the number 1 pick with less than 2% chances. As a result, they chose Cooper Flagg, who will lead an exciting project alongside Anthony Davis, where PJ Washington will continue to be essential.

According to Marc Stein of NBA Rumors, PJ Washington will renew his contract with the Mavs for 4 years and just under 90 million dollars. The NBA insider states that the agreement will be announced on Friday when the player becomes eligible to extend his contract with Dallas.

The decision not only makes sense economically but also reflects the confidence that the Texas franchise has in PJ Washington's role in their new competitive project. The power forward averaged 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds last season.

If finalized, the extension will include a 20% increase in PJ Washington's salary for the 2025-26 season, where he will earn 14.2 million dollars. However, this financial clause comes with a limitation: if signed under these conditions, he cannot be traded during the first 6 months. This rule reinforces the idea that the Mavericks not only aim to secure him but also to establish him as a key part of their core.

Dallas and the Flagg era

This move comes at a pivotal moment for the franchise. After the surprising departure of Luka Dončić to the Lakers in February, Dallas embarked on a restructure focused on Cooper Flagg, the number one pick in the 2025 Draft and widely regarded as the generational talent of this decade.

Alongside Flagg, the Mavs have assembled a roster with top names such as Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall, Kyrie Irving (awaiting his return from injury), and the recently acquired D’Angelo Russell. In this context, Washington's role becomes even more significant, as he bridges experience, consistency, and medium-term potential.

The interest in Washington is not exclusive to Dallas. Several teams in the league have him on their radar, recognizing that his combination of perimeter defense, solid rebounding, and floor-spacing ability makes him a highly sought-after profile in today's NBA. Yet, the Mavericks seem determined to resist any external temptations, placing a strong bet on his continuity.

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