PJ Washington

Dallas Mavericks, Power Forward
Age: 27y-6m-13d (Aug 23, 1998)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Roger Montgomery (Roc Nation Sports)
2025-26 Cap Hit

$14,152,174

2025-26 Cash

$14,152,174

Career Earnings

$64,191,002

2026-2029 Veteran Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)

PJ Washington signed a 4 year, $88,762,439 contract with the Dallas Mavericks, including $88,762,439 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22,190,610.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $88,762,439
Average Salary:
$22,190,610
GTD at Sign:
$88,762,439
Total GTD:
$88,762,439
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Apron Salary Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Guaranteed Cash Cumulative
2026-27 28 $19,813,044 11.94% $19,813,044 $19,813,044 9.82% $19,813,044 $19,813,044 $19,813,044
2027-28 29 $21,398,087 12.28% $21,398,087 $21,398,087 10.10% $21,398,087 $21,398,087 $41,211,131
2028-29 30 $22,983,132 12.56% $22,983,132 $22,983,132 10.34% $22,983,132 $22,983,131 $64,194,263
2029-30 31 $24,568,176 12.78% $24,568,176 $24,568,176 10.52% $24,568,176 $24,568,174 $88,762,439
2030-31 32
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Cap Hit Cap % League Luxury Tax
2026-27 28 $19,813,044 - - $19,813,044 11.94% $19,813,044
2027-28 29 $21,398,087 - - $21,398,087 12.28% $21,398,087
2028-29 30 $22,983,132 - - $22,983,132 12.56% $22,983,132
2029-30 31 $24,568,176 - - $24,568,176 12.78% $24,568,176
2030-31 32
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026-27 28 $19,813,044 $19,813,044 $19,813,044 $88,762,439 $19,813,044 $22,190,610
2027-28 29 $21,398,087 $21,398,087 $41,211,131 $68,949,395 $20,605,566 $22,983,132
2028-29 30 $22,983,132 $22,983,132 $64,194,263 $47,551,308 $21,398,088 $23,775,654
2029-30 31 $24,568,176 $24,568,176 $88,762,439 $24,568,176 $22,190,610 $24,568,176
Source: Spotrac

2023-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)

PJ Washington signed a 3 year, $46,500,000 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $46,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,500,000. In 2025-26, Washington will earn a base salary of $14,152,174, while carrying a cap hit of $14,152,174 and a dead cap value of $14,152,174.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $46,500,000
Average Salary:
$15,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$46,500,000
Total GTD:
$46,500,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Apron Salary Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Guaranteed Cash Cumulative
2023-24 25 $16,847,826 12.39% $17,347,826 $16,847,826 10.19% $6,390,555 $16,847,826 $6,390,555
2024-25 26 $15,500,000 11.03% $16,000,000 $15,455,460 9.05% $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $21,890,555
2025-26 27 $14,152,174 9.15% $14,652,174 $14,152,174 7.53% $14,152,174 $14,152,174 $36,042,729
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Cap Hit Cap % League Luxury Tax
2023-24 25 $16,847,826 - $500,000 $16,847,826 12.39% $16,847,826
2024-25 26 $15,500,000 - $500,000 $15,500,000 11.03% $15,455,460
2025-26 27 $14,152,174 - $500,000 $14,152,174 9.15% $14,152,174
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 25 $6,390,555 $6,390,555 $6,390,555 $135,262,439 $6,390,555 $12,014,243
2024-25 26 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $21,890,555 $118,414,613 $10,945,278 $14,826,087
2025-26 27 $14,152,174 $14,152,174 $36,042,729 $102,914,613 $12,014,243 $14,152,174
Retained/Dead Cash
2023-24 25 $10,457,271 $10,457,271 - $10,457,271 $10,457,271 -
Contract Notes
  • Total incentives: $1,500,000
  • 2023-24: ULTBE: $500,000
  • 2024-25: ULTBE: $500,000
  • 2025-26: ULTBE: $500,000
Source: Spotrac

2019-2022 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,070,560
Average Salary:
$3,017,640
GTD at Sign:
$7,855,440
Total GTD:
$12,070,560
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2023 / RFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$64,191,002

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2019 21
Active
$3,592,350
$3,592,350
2020 22
Active
$4,023,600
$7,615,950
2021 23
Active / Club Exercised
$4,215,120
$11,831,070
2022 24
Active / Club Exercised
$5,808,435
$17,639,505
2023 25
Active
Retained
$6,390,555
$10,457,271
$24,030,060
$34,487,331
2024 26
Active
NBA Cup
$15,500,000
$51,497
$49,987,331
$50,038,828
2025 27
Active
$14,152,174
$64,191,002
Total      
$64,191,002
$64,191,002
2026 28
Active
$19,813,044
2027 29
Active
$21,398,087
2028 30
Active
$22,983,132
2029 31
Active
$24,568,176
Total
$152,953,441
* denotes prorated cash total due to lockout season

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $28,096,776 - - $28,096,776
3 $36,094,226 - - $36,094,226
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2019
21
$3,592,350
$3,592,350
$3,592,350
2020
22
$4,023,600
$4,023,600
$7,615,950
2021
23
$4,215,120
$4,215,120
$11,831,070
2022
24
$5,808,435
$5,808,435
$17,639,505
2023
25
$6,390,555
$10,457,271
$6,390,555
$10,457,271
$24,030,060
$34,487,331
2024
26
$15,500,000
$51,497
$15,500,000
$51,497
$49,987,331
$50,038,828
2025
27
$14,152,174
$14,152,174
$64,191,002
Total
$64,191,002
$64,191,002
$64,191,002
2026
28
$19,813,044
$19,813,044
2027
29
$21,398,087
$21,398,087
2028
30
$22,983,132
$22,983,132
2029
31
$24,568,176
$24,568,176
Total
$152,953,441
$152,953,441

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $28,096,776 - - $28,096,776
3 $36,094,226 - - $36,094,226

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2025-26 DAL Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 03, 2026 3 Ankle
2025-26 DAL Feb 03, 2026 - Feb 05, 2026 2 Concussion
2025-26 DAL Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026 3 Injury Management
2025-26 DAL Jan 06, 2026 - Jan 12, 2026 4 Ankle
2025-26 DAL Dec 23, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 1 Foot
2025-26 DAL Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025 3 Ankle
2025-26 DAL Nov 12, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 2 Shoulder
2024-25 DAL Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 1 Ankle
2024-25 DAL Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 02, 2025 1 Illness
2024-25 DAL Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025 2 Ankle
2024-25 DAL Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025 7 Ankle
2024-25 DAL Feb 27, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025 1 Ankle
2024-25 DAL Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025 3 Ankle
2024-25 DAL Feb 04, 2025 - Feb 06, 2025 2 Personal
2024-25 DAL Feb 02, 2025 - Feb 02, 2025 1 Knee
2024-25 DAL Dec 10, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 1 Illness
2024-25 DAL Nov 06, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 5 Knee
2023-24 DAL Apr 14, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 1 Ankle
2023-24 CHA Jan 08, 2024 - Jan 13, 2024 3 Foot
2023-24 CHA Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 2 Shoulder
2023-24 CHA Nov 22, 2023 - Nov 25, 2023 1 Foot
2022-23 CHA Apr 02, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 4 Foot
2022-23 CHA Feb 25, 2023 - Mar 04, 2023 4 Foot
2022-23 CHA Dec 16, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 1 Personal
2021-22 CHA Dec 27, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022 4 Health Protocols
2021-22 CHA Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 12, 2021 1 Illness
2021-22 CHA Nov 05, 2021 - Nov 23, 2021 10 Elbow
2021-22 CHA Oct 25, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021 2 Knee
2020-21 CHA May 04, 2021 - May 05, 2021 1 Personal
2020-21 CHA Apr 13, 2021 - Apr 17, 2021 3 Ankle
2020-21 CHA Feb 12, 2021 - Feb 19, 2021 2 Health Protocols
2020-21 CHA Feb 03, 2021 - Feb 06, 2021 2 Foot
2019-20 CHA Feb 01, 2020 - Feb 03, 2020 2 Ankle
2019-20 CHA Dec 15, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019 5 Finger
  • Sep 10, 2025 Signed a 4 year $88.76 million veteran contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
  • Dec 28, 2024 Suspended 1 game for escalating fight during DAL-PHX game; forfeits $89,080
  • Dec 27, 2024 Fined $2,000 for ejection some DAL-PHX game
  • Feb 08, 2024 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Charlotte (CHA) with 2024 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pick for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and 2027 1st round pick [top-2 protected]
  • Oct 27, 2023 Fined $2,000 for ejection from DET-CHA game
  • Aug 29, 2023 Signed a 3 year $46.5 million contract with Charlotte (CHA)
  • Jun 28, 2023 Charlotte (CHA) extended $8.49 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
  • Jan 25, 2022 Fined $2,000 for ejection from CHA-TOR game
  • Oct 29, 2021 Charlotte (CHA) exercised $5.81 million option for 2022-23
  • Dec 23, 2020 Charlotte (CHA) exercised $4.21 million option for 2021-22
  • Jul 03, 2019 Signed a 4 year $17.88 million rookie scale contract with Charlotte (CHA)
  • Jun 20, 2019 Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 1 (#12 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 15, 2025 for technical foul during DAL-UTA game $2,000
Mar 21, 2025 for technical foul during DET-DAL game $2,000
Jan 17, 2025 for technical foul during OKC-DAL game $2,000
Dec 27, 2024 for ejection some DAL-PHX game $2,000
Dec 27, 2024 for technical foul during DAL-PHX game $2,000
May 13, 2024 for technical foul during OKC-DAL game (playoff) $2,000
Mar 09, 2024 for technical foul during DAL-DET game $2,000
Oct 27, 2023 for ejection from DET-CHA game $2,000
Oct 27, 2023 for technical foul during DET-CHA game $2,000
Jan 29, 2023 for technical foul during MIA-CHA game $2,000
Apr 05, 2022 for technical foul during CHA-MIA game $2,000
Feb 09, 2022 for technical foul during CHI-CHA game $2,000
Jan 25, 2022 for ejection from CHA-TOR game $2,000
Jan 25, 2022 for technical foul during CHA-TOR game $2,000
Dec 08, 2021 for technical foul during PHI-CHA game $2,000
Mar 28, 2021 for technical foul during PHX-CHA game $2,000
Mar 22, 2021 for technical foul during CHA-SAS game $2,000
Dec 13, 2019 for technical foul during CHA-CHI game $2,000
Fines: 18 $36,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 28, 2024 for escalating fight during DAL-PHX game 1 $89,080
Suspensions: 1 $89,080
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2025 DAL 43 40 30.9 14.2 7.0 1.9 1.0 1.2 .447 .305 .673
2024 DAL 57 56 32.2 14.7 7.8 2.3 1.1 1.1 .453 .381 .722
2023 DAL 73 45 30.4 12.9 5.6 1.9 1.0 0.8 .436 .320 .683
2022 CHA 73 73 32.6 15.7 4.9 2.4 0.9 1.1 .444 .348 .730
2021 CHA 65 28 27.1 10.3 5.2 2.3 0.9 0.9 .470 .365 .716
2020 CHA 64 61 30.5 12.9 6.5 2.5 1.1 1.2 .440 .386 .745
2019 CHA 58 57 30.3 12.2 5.4 2.1 0.9 0.8 .455 .374 .647
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