Washington ended with 12 points (5-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 121-82 loss to Philadelphia.
Washington chipped in across the board, contributing in all the major categories in a modest yet serviceable performance. The Hornets were completely outclassed Friday, so managers should be thrilled with the fact Washington was able to play meaningful minutes. However, he was a team-worst minus-36.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Balanced outing in 20-point game
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Washington provided 20 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-11 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-103 victory over the Pistons.
Washington was one of three Hornets to score 20 or more points Thursday, and he led the team in blocks and steals in just 28 minutes of action. Washington has surpassed the 20-point mark 19 times this season, adding five or more rebounds in 13 of those outings.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Struggles in return
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Washington (foot) accumulated eight points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 102-86 loss to the Nets.
Washington was back in the lineup after missing four consecutive games due to a foot injury. The Hornets are simply playing for lottery balls at this point in the season, something that could go one of two ways for Washington. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) done for the season, the Hornets will have more usage to go around for most of the core pieces on offense. Though Washington will likely feature a bit more prominently on the offensive end as a result, his lack of efficiency could be an issue down the stretch, especially for anyone not punting the field-goal percentage category.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Available to play
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Washington (foot) will be available to play Sunday against the Nets.
Washington is back after a four-game stint on the sidelines, and his return will likely result in JT Thor returning to the second unit and Nick Richards' minutes could dip. Washington may have his minutes monitored in his first game back, but he's safe to activate in season-long settings.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Probable Sunday
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Washington (foot) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Nets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After four missed games with a sprained right foot, Washington is expected back Sunday, which should push JT Thor to the bench. Before Washington's absence, he was on a seven-game stretch with averages of 19.3 points, 6.4 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals in 34.3 minutes.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Ruled out Friday
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Washington (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Washington was considered doubtful for Friday's matchup, so his unavailability is unsurprising. Coach Steve Clifford said Washington could return during the Hornets' upcoming road trip but noted that Thursday's matchup against Detroit would be more likely than either of the team's matchups in New York early in the week.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Expected to sit Friday
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Washington (foot) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Orlando.
Washington will likely miss his fourth straight game Friday with a right foot sprain. If the 24-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Downgraded to out
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Washington (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns.
Washington will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right foot sprain. He was spotted Tuesday without a walking boot, so he appears to be making progress and may be back in the mix soon. JT Thor figures to remain in the starting lineup until Washington is cleared to return.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to play against Phoenix
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Washington (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Suns.
Washington will likely miss his third straight game Wednesday due to a right foot sprain. JT Thor will likely continue to start in his absence. If Washington is officially ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with Orlando.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Sheds walking boot
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Washington was spotted at the Hornets' practice session Tuesday and wasn't sporting a walking boot to protect his sprained right foot, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Washington's ability to ditch the boot seems like a positive sign, but it's unclear if he was able to do anything more than light shooting Tuesday, as he didn't appear to be wearing his usual practice gear. The Hornets should provide an updated injury report later Tuesday, which will shed more light on Washington's status heading into Wednesday's game against the Suns. The foot issue has sidelined Washington for both of Charlotte's last two games.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Officially out Monday
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Washington (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit.
Washington was doubtful ahead of Monday's game, so it's not very surprising to see him unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. JT Thor should see increased playing time once again.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to play Monday
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Washington (foot) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Washington was unavailable for Saturday's game against Miami, and he'll likely be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup Monday. Assuming he's sidelined, JT Thor should continue to see increased run.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Not playing Saturday
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Washington (foot) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Heat.
Washington was listed as a game-time call to face Miami, but in the end, he's been ruled out due to a right foot strain. JT Thor will start in his place, while Washington's next chance to feature will come Monday against the Pistons.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Washington (foot) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Heat.
Washington finished Friday's win over Minnesota with 20 points, eight rebounds, one steal and one block in 35 minutes, but it was announced after the game that he had suffered a right foot sprain. It appears like he'll miss at least one contest, but his status moving forward is unclear. If he's ultimately ruled out Saturday, his next chance to suit up would arrive Monday versus Detroit.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Suffers injury in victory
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Washington sprained his right foot in Friday's 121-113 win over Minnesota, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Washington recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 35 minutes before suffering his injury Friday. Fantasy managers should wait until an official injury report is released to learn his status ahead of Saturday's game versus Miami.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Stays hot in win over Spurs
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Washington registered 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 120-110 victory over San Antonio.
Washington has been nearly unstoppable on the offensive end of late, scoring 22 points in three straight contests and reaching the 20-point threshold in four of his last five. He managed to put the cherry on top of Wednesday's performance by grabbing 10 rebounds, giving him his first double-double since Nov. 18. The Kentucky product is averaging 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, 1.5 blocks and 0.8 steals through eight February appearances.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Hits for 20 points again
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Washington finished with 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes in Monday's 144-138 win over the Hawks.
Washington was one of four Hornets to eclipse the 20-point mark on a night in which neither side was particularly interested in playing defense. Though inconsistency has been a hallmark of Washington's career, he's enjoyed a nice run recently. He's recorded at least 17 points in four straight games, doing so while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 69.4 percent from the free-throw line to go along with averages of 5.8 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.5 three-pointers, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Leads team in scoring
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Washington closed Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Nuggets with 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 33 minutes.
Washington scored 13 of his 22 points in the first half to help give Charlotte a lead going into the break. He ultimately ended with a decent scoring line, which led the team, and added a couple blocks, marking his fourth straight game with at least two. After some very poor shooting that began at the end of January, the 24-year-old has recently found his shot again. Over his past four contests, he's averaging a solid 17.8 points on 49.1 percent from the field.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday
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Washington recorded 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 loss to the Wizards.
Washington hit just three of 10 attempts from three-point range, but he was otherwise solid across the board for Charlotte. The fourth-year forward led the Hornets in scoring and tied for the team lead with three steals and two blocks. Washington has a steady role with at least 30 minutes in 15 of his past 16 games, though he can be frustrating to manage in fantasy due to his inconsistency.
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Hornets' P.J. Washington: Sees strong second half in victory
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Washington contributed 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 122-117 win over the Heat.
Washington tallied 17 of his 27 points in the second half while finishing three points shy of reaching the 30-point mark for the first time this season. Washington has scored 25 or more points in seven games this season.
