The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension with forward P.J. Washington, locking in a key two-way starter through the 2029–30 season, his agency confirmed. The agreement was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Washington, 27, is entering the final season of his current deal ($14.1 million in 2025–26). Because he signed an extension, he cannot be traded for the remainder of this season under NBA rules.

Acquired at the 2024 trade deadline, Washington quickly became a fixture around Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving with switchable defense and catch-and-shoot spacing. Last season he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 57 games for Dallas, helping stabilize the forward rotation after the Mavs’ 2024 run to the NBA Finals.

ANALYSIS: This move ensures continuity at the wing position for Dallas, as it retains a starter-level forward who defends up and down lineups and fits cleanly to their system.

The deal ($22.5M average annual value) keeps another core salary on the books through the decade, giving Dallas stability but tightening future flexibility.

Expect Jason Kidd to keep leveraging Washington in switch-heavy groups with Dereck Lively II and (when small) Anthony Davis alongside incoming no.1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, while Dallas continues to hunt margins around its star guard with shooting and size on the wing.