P. J. Washington

P. J. Washington
No. 25 Dallas Mavericks
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-08-23) August 23, 1998
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKentucky (2017–2019)
NBA draft2019: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Drafted byCharlotte Hornets
Playing career2019–present
Career history
20192024Charlotte Hornets
2024–presentDallas Mavericks
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
2017 EgyptTeam
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2016 ChileTeam

Paul Jamaine Washington Jr. (born August 23, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

After being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft with the 12th overall pick, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. Washington was traded to the Mavericks at the trade deadline in February 2024, helping the team reach the 2024 NBA Finals.