P.J. Washington signed a four-year, near $90 million extension with Dallas, locking him into the Mavericks’ frontcourt through 2029-30. Last season he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 45.3% shooting and 38.1% from three, delivering versatile scoring and defense amid the Doncic-era turbulence. Dallas envisions him beside Cooper Flagg, creating a stable core that also includes Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford, a favorable setup for fantasy managers seeking reliable multi-category production.

Washington’s deal signals a long-term plan: Washington provides floor spacing for Flagg’s development while the surrounding extensions lay a concrete pathway for a durable rotation. For fantasy rosters, the bet hinges on minutes allocation and usage stability; if Washington maintains his role, expect steady multi-plot value with upside as the lineup matures.

Dallas faces two late off-season tasks: trim the roster to 15 contracts before training camp and decide if P.J. Washington is the long-term answer. A quick cut or trade could come in the coming days or stretch to the final buzzer on Oct. 20.

Washington is drawing interest for a four-year, near $90 million extension that would anchor Dallas’ two-way wing depth. Healthy production last season (14.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 38.1% 3PT) and local roots bolster his fit within the championship window, while a rookie-era frontcourt crowd keeps rotation questions alive. Irving and Davis are on deals through 2027-28 if they opt in, and Cooper Flagg looms as the No. 1 pick to reshape the wing mix.

Dallas is poised to extend P.J. Washington with a four-year, just-under-$90 million pact, per Marc Stein, as Cooper Flagg arrives as the No.1 pick. Washington’s expiring deal sits around $14.15 million, a pivot point for Dallas’ frontcourt plan as Flagg joins the rotation.

Washington has been a dependable 13.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG contributor when healthy. If inked, Dallas would control him through age 30, anchoring a growing frontline with Lively II and Flagg and keeping fantasy floor solid while upside depends on minutes and health.

Flagg’s presence could shift Washington’s ceiling, but the extension signals patience and a potent core in a crowded big-man league.

Sacramento kept its core in place and leaned into a championship chase rather than an overhaul, keeping Domantas Sabonis alongside DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in summer plans while adding Dennis Schroder to steer the offense at point guard. The Kings also added depth via two 2025 draftees, Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, and signaled further activity ahead of the season. A Sporting News mock trade paired Sabonis with four Mavericks pieces (Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy) plus a 2029 first-round pick in a bold swap, with Isaac Jones swapped in as part of the package. The hypothetical move would give Sacramento a defensive center in Gafford and a longer, versatile bench (Martin and Hardy) while leaving Mavericks’ frontcourt options open, potentially pairing Sabonis with Anthony Davis others for a formidable front line. The piece underscores Sacramento’s willingness to explore grand swaps while remaining wary of gutting its core.