The Dallas Mavericks are going to be an interesting team to watch this season, especially if things don’t start quickly right out of the gate. There is little margin for error for them because if they start slow, trades could be on the way.
The Mavericks are going to be a fun team to watch as Cooper Flagg enters his second year. PJ Washington will be a name to watch as he has some trade value.
“That has fans looking at possible trades looming for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, two of the four highest-paid players on the roster. It’s not that they’re bad players, as they’re both quite productive, but there are only so many minutes to go around in the frontcourt, and they likely have the most trade value of the veterans outside of Kyrie Irving,” SI’s Austin Veazey wrote.
One of the main reasons Dallas may want to trade him is because of his large contract.
“But still, trade buzz persists around Washington as the Mavericks find themselves replete with forward talent. Washington also has a lofty price tag, as he signed a 4-year extension last year worth $88.8 million. The 2026-2027 season will be the first year of the extension,” ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel wrote.
In the latest report from NBA insider Marc Stein, he revealed that if it gets to that point, the Mavericks will listen to offers surrounding Washington.
“The perception among various rival teams persists that Dallas would ultimately consider offers for PJ Washington since its roster features countless forwards of all sizes,” Stein wrote.
Washington only knows one speed, and that is go. The forward is very versatile and can play anywhere he is needed. He is also a rim runner who can finish above the rim.
Washington is going to be an attractive name at some point due to all of the abilities that he has. Dallas will likely be able to get some serious assets for him once they fully decide to let him go.
