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April 12, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Washington (elbow) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Washington was listed as doubtful, although his confirmed absence isn't a surprise, considering he missed the last three games while appearing in only one of Dallas' previous seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also unavailable, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson are expected to receive expanded roles.
April 11, 2026
Doubtful for Sunday's contest
Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Analysis
Washington missed the Mavericks' last three games while suiting up only once in the last seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also not expected to play, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson (illness), who is off the injury report, should receive more scoring opportunities and minutes in the final game of the 2025-26 campaign.
April 10, 2026
Ruled out for Friday
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis
As anticipated following his doubtful tag, Washington will be sidelined for a third consecutive contest due to a left elbow sprain. With Washington, Klay Thompson (illness) and Naji Marshall (hip) officially ruled out, the Mavericks are dealing with a severely depleted frontcourt. Expect Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith to see significant boosts in playing time and usage against San Antonio.
April 9, 2026
Unlikely to suit up vs. Spurs
Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Friday's game against San Antonio.
Analysis
Washington is in danger of missing his third game in a row after picking up a left elbow sprain. Khris Middleton, Klay Thompson and Tyler Smith would be in line for more minutes if Washington is downgraded to out before Friday's matchup.
April 9, 2026
Not playing Wednesday
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.
Analysis
Washington will miss a second consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain, and his next chance to play is Friday against San Antonio. Khris Middleton, Tyler Smith and Dwight Powell should all see a bump in minutes due to Washington's absence.
April 8, 2026
Doubtful to face Phoenix
Washington is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns due to a left elbow sprain.
Analysis
Washington missed the front end of this back-to-back due to left elbow soreness, and he's one of six Mavericks players being listed as doubtful. If the 27-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith would be candidates to see increased playing time.
April 8, 2026
Ruled out Tuesday
Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Analysis
Washington was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday and will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to left elbow soreness. He faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up Wednesday in Phoenix. With Washington out, Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton are candidates to see increased playing time, while Tyler Smith could enter the rotation.
April 7, 2026
Doubtful for Tuesday
Washington (elbow) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
Washington was a late addition to the injury report with left elbow soreness, and it looks like the team will hold him out for the first leg of this back-to-back set. As a result, Khris Middleton could become more involved in the frontcourt.