P.J. Washington posts 20 points, 13 rebounds in Dallas win

Washington delivered 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks in 33 minutes Friday, a solid effort for fantasy managers in both formats. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 24, 2026

P.J. Washington posted 20 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and two threes on 6-of-11 shooting and 6-of-8 from the line in 33 minutes as a starter in Dallas's 121-105 win over Indiana on Friday, October 23.

Washington's scoring and rebounding both topped his last season (56 games) averages of 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds, while his blocks nearly tripled his 1.1 mark. The double-double helps in nine-category leagues, and the 42.6 fantasy points (default points scoring) well exceed his projected 25.6 per game.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

P.J. Washington

Washington's 19.6 per cent usage rate and 50.6 per cent true shooting this season sit below last season's 45.0 per cent from the field and 68.7 per cent from the line, but his minutes have held steady at 31.8 per game across two games. His zero assists matched his season low from last year, though his defensive contributions with three blocks added value in nine-category formats.

The Mavericks have one game left this week, on Friday. Washington ranks 151st overall with a Roundup Score of 56 out of 99, making him a hold for fantasy managers who need his scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking in deeper formats. His projected 25.6 fantasy points per game and negative 2.58 nine-category value suggest he remains a specialist rather than a balanced contributor.

What to do

• Keep Washington rostered for his rebounding and blocks in deeper nine-category leagues.

• Start him Friday when Dallas plays its final game this week.

• Points-league managers should view him as a low-end starter or streamer depending on roster depth.

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