Mavericks lock in the core of the forward line, PJ-Washington stays in Dallas until 2030

Well-known reporter Shams Charania revealed that the Dallas Mavericks and forward PJ-Washington officially completed the contract renewal, and the two sides reached a four-year new contract worth $90 million. With the portion of Washington's original contract with $14.15 million left in one year, he will continue to play for the Mavericks until the 2029-30 season.

After joining the Mavericks in the middle of last season, Washington quickly became a key figure on the team's forward line. In 57 regular season games he played for the team, he averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game, which not only enhanced the team's defensive hardness, but also provided stable outside firepower and rebound support.

Previously, another well-known journalist, Marc Stein, revealed that Washington is eligible to sign a four-year contract with the Mavericks for just under $90 million, and many teams have expressed strong interest in him. In the end, the Mavericks took the decisive move and retained the 25-year-old forward player with a close proximity to the maximum salary.

Stein also pointed out in recent analysis that the Mavericks may adjust their lineup in the future, allowing rookie Flag to take the second position in the starting position, and push Washington to the third position. This layout aims to further enhance the forward line and defensive flexibility, and also shows the team's high attention to Washington's all-round attributes.

Washington's retention undoubtedly lays a solid foundation for the Mavericks' competitiveness in the next few years. He can not only partner with Brother Davis and Irving to improve his offensive space, but also has the potential to defend from the third position to the fifth position on the defensive end. This contract is not only an affirmation of his performance in the past six months, but also a key step for the Mavericks to continue to build a team around the core lineup.