P.J. Washington's future in Dallas could unravel if he's forced to the bench.
During the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks made a home run swing when they traded for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford in the hopes that adding those two players would make them contenders. Not only did both Washington and Gafford instantly become fan favorites, but their addition in Dallas quickly made the Mavericks contenders and helped the team reach the NBA Finals for the first time in over 13 years.