Mavericks already have a brewing P.J. Washington problem on their hands

Dallas Mavericks, P.J. Washington | Jess Rapfogel/GettyImagesThe Dallas Mavericks have had a growing injury problem dating back to last season, and the latest victim to deal with the injury bug has been P.J. Washington. For the second time this season, Washington suffered an ankle sprain, which has officially held him out of five regular-season games.

While ankle sprains are an unlucky reality of professional basketball, Washington has increasingly missed more and more time over the last two seasons due to lower-body injuries. Dating back to last season, Washington missed a critical six games, and after making his return, he once again aggravated his ankle, only sidelining him for more time.…