NBA
PJ Washington
PJ Washington
Dallas Mavericks, Power Forward
Age: 26y-3m-29d (Aug 23, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Roger Montgomery (Roc Nation Sports)
2024-25 Cap Hit
$15,500,000
2024-25 Cash
$15,551,497
Career Earnings
$50,038,828
2023-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
PJ Washington signed a 3 year , $46,500,000 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $46,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,500,000. In 2024-25, Washington will earn a base salary of $15,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $15,500,000 and a dead cap value of $15,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $46,500,000
Average Salary:
$15,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$46,500,000
Total GTD:
$46,500,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $16,847,826 | 12.39% | $17,347,826 | $16,847,826 | 10.19% | $6,390,555 | $16,847,826 | $6,390,555 |
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $16,847,826 | 12.39% | $17,347,826 | $16,847,826 | 10.19% | $6,390,555 | $16,847,826 | $12,781,110 |
| 2024-25 |
|
26 | $15,500,000 | 11.03% | $16,000,000 | $15,500,000 | 9.07% | $15,500,000 | $15,500,000 | $28,281,110 |
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | 9.15% | $14,652,174 | $14,152,174 | 7.53% | $14,152,174 | $14,152,174 | $42,433,284 |
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | 9.15% | $14,652,174 | $14,152,174 | 7.53% | $14,152,174 | $14,152,174 | $56,585,458 |
| 2026-27 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $16,847,826 | - | $500,000 | $16,847,826 | 12.39% | $16,847,826 |
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $16,847,826 | - | $500,000 | $16,847,826 | 12.39% | $16,847,826 |
| 2024-25 |
|
26 | $15,500,000 | - | $500,000 | $15,500,000 | 11.03% | $15,500,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | - | $500,000 | $14,152,174 | 9.15% | $14,152,174 |
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | - | $500,000 | $14,152,174 | 9.15% | $14,152,174 |
| 2026-27 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $6,390,555 | $6,390,555 | $6,390,555 | $29,652,174 | $6,390,555 | $12,014,243 | ||||
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $6,390,555 | $6,390,555 | $12,781,110 | $29,652,174 | $6,390,555 | $12,014,243 | ||||
| 2024-25 |
|
26 | $15,500,000 | $15,500,000 | $28,281,110 | $14,152,174 | $10,945,278 | $14,826,087 | ||||
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | $14,152,174 | $42,433,284 | - | $12,014,243 | $14,152,174 | ||||
| 2025-26 |
|
27 | $14,152,174 | $14,152,174 | $56,585,458 | - | $12,014,243 | $14,152,174 | ||||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $10,457,271 | $10,457,271 | - | $29,652,174 | $10,457,271 | - | ||||
| 2023-24 |
|
25 | $10,457,271 | $10,457,271 | - | $29,652,174 | $10,457,271 | - | ||||
Contract Notes
- Total incentives: $1,500,000
- 2023-24: ULTBE: $500,000
- 2024-25: ULTBE: $500,000
- 2025-26: ULTBE: $500,000
Source:
Spotrac
2019-2022 Rookie
PJ Washington signed a 4 year , $12,070,560 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $12,070,560 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,017,640.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,070,560
Average Salary:
$3,017,640
GTD at Sign:
$7,855,440
Total GTD:
$12,070,560
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2023 / RFA
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$78,717,724
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21 |
|
Active
Active
|
$3,592,350 $3,592,350 |
$3,592,350 $7,184,700 |
|
| 2020 | 22 |
|
Active
Active
|
$4,023,600 $4,023,600 |
$11,208,300 $15,231,900 |
|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
Active / Club Exercised
|
$4,215,120 $4,215,120 |
$19,447,020 $23,662,140 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$5,808,435 |
$29,470,575 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
Active
Retained
Retained
|
$6,390,555 $6,390,555 $10,457,271 $10,457,271 |
$35,861,130 $42,251,685 $52,708,956 $63,166,227 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
NBA Cup
|
$15,500,000 $51,497 |
$78,666,227 $78,717,724 |
|
| Total |
$78,717,724 |
$78,666,227 $78,717,724 |
||||
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
Active
|
$14,152,174 $14,152,174 |
||
| Total |
$107,022,072 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$50,385,117 | - | - | $50,385,117 |
| 2 |
|
$28,332,607 | - | - | $28,332,607 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
21 |
$3,592,350 $3,592,350
|
$3,592,350 $3,592,350 |
$3,592,350 $7,184,700 |
||
| 2020 |
|
22 |
$4,023,600 $4,023,600
|
$4,023,600 $4,023,600 |
$11,208,300 $15,231,900 |
||
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$4,215,120 $4,215,120
|
$4,215,120 $4,215,120 |
$19,447,020 $23,662,140 |
||
| 2022 |
|
24 |
$5,808,435
|
$5,808,435 |
$29,470,575 |
||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$6,390,555 $6,390,555 $10,457,271 $10,457,271
|
$6,390,555 $6,390,555 $10,457,271 $10,457,271 |
$35,861,130 $42,251,685 $52,708,956 $63,166,227 |
||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$15,500,000 $51,497
|
$15,500,000 $51,497 |
$78,666,227 $78,717,724 |
||
| Total |
$78,717,724 |
$78,717,724 |
$78,666,227 $78,717,724 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$14,152,174 $14,152,174
|
$14,152,174 $14,152,174 |
|||
| Total |
$107,022,072 |
$107,022,072 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$50,385,117 | - | - | $50,385,117 |
| 2 |
|
$28,332,607 | - | - | $28,332,607 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
DAL |
Dec 10, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024 | 1 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
DAL |
Nov 06, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 | 5 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
DAL |
Apr 14, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Jan 08, 2024 - Jan 13, 2024 | 3 | Foot |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 | 2 | Shoulder |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Nov 22, 2023 - Nov 25, 2023 | 1 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Apr 02, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 4 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Feb 25, 2023 - Mar 04, 2023 | 4 | Foot |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Dec 16, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 | 1 | Personal |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Dec 27, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022 | 4 | Health Protocols |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 12, 2021 | 1 | Illness |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Nov 05, 2021 - Nov 23, 2021 | 10 | Elbow |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Oct 25, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021 | 2 | Knee |
| 2020-21 |
CHA |
May 04, 2021 - May 05, 2021 | 1 | Personal |
| 2020-21 |
CHA |
Apr 13, 2021 - Apr 17, 2021 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
CHA |
Feb 12, 2021 - Feb 19, 2021 | 2 | Health Protocols |
| 2020-21 |
CHA |
Feb 03, 2021 - Feb 06, 2021 | 2 | Foot |
| 2019-20 |
CHA |
Feb 01, 2020 - Feb 03, 2020 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2019-20 |
CHA |
Dec 15, 2019 - Dec 26, 2019 | 5 | Finger |
-
Feb 08, 2024
Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Charlotte (CHA) with 2024 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pick for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and 2027 1st round pick [top-2 protected]
-
Oct 27, 2023
Fined $2,000 for ejection from DET-CHA game
-
Aug 29, 2023
Signed a 3 year $46.5 million contract with Charlotte (CHA)
-
Jun 28, 2023
Charlotte (CHA) extended $8.49 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
-
Jan 25, 2022
Fined $2,000 for ejection from CHA-TOR game
-
Oct 29, 2021
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $5.81 million option for 2022-23
-
Dec 23, 2020
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $4.21 million option for 2021-22
-
Jul 03, 2019
Signed a 4 year $17.88 million rookie scale contract with Charlotte (CHA)
-
Jun 20, 2019
Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DAL game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 09, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 |
|
for ejection from DET-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DET-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 29, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-MIA game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 09, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-TOR game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 |
|
for ejection from CHA-TOR game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during PHI-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 28, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 22, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 13 | $26,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 21 | 20 | 32.8 | 12.8 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .451 | .386 | .750 |
| 2023 | DAL | 73 | 45 | 30.4 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .436 | .320 | .683 |
| 2022 | CHA | 73 | 73 | 32.6 | 15.7 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | .444 | .348 | .730 |
| 2021 | CHA | 65 | 28 | 27.1 | 10.3 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | .470 | .365 | .716 |
| 2020 | CHA | 64 | 61 | 30.5 | 12.9 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 | .440 | .386 | .745 |
| 2019 | CHA | 58 | 57 | 30.3 | 12.2 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | .455 | .374 | .647 |
