Okay, so I wanted to dig into PJ Washington’s contract situation. It’s been a bit of a journey, so I figured I’d lay it all out here.
First off, I started by looking up the basic details. Turns out, Washington signed a 3-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The contract is worth a cool $46.5 million. That’s a lot of cash, right? And get this, it’s all guaranteed! That means he’s getting that money no matter what. His average annual salary comes out to $15.5 million. Not too shabby for a guy who can hoop.
Diving Deeper into the Numbers
But I didn’t stop there. I wanted to know what he’s making each year. In the 2024-25 season, his base salary is $15.5 million. I also noticed that his cap hit and dead cap value are the same, also $15.5 million. Okay, so far so good.
From Hornets to Mavericks
Then things got interesting. Turns out, Washington got traded! Yeah, he was with the Hornets, but they had a change of ownership. The new folks wanted to, you know, shake things up and get some new assets. Apparently, they wanted to move off of some veteran players. There was another guy, Bridges, who had the power to veto any trade, and he wasn’t budging. So, the focus shifted to trading Washington.
And trade him they did! He got sent to the Dallas Mavericks during the trade deadline in February 2024. From what I saw, he actually helped them reach the 2024 NBA Finals. Seems like he made a pretty big impact there.
The Backstory
I was curious about his journey to this point. Turns out, the Hornets picked him in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft. He was the 12th overall pick. He even made the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020, so he’s clearly got some skills.
- Born: August 23, 1998. This guy’s only 25!
- Full Name: Paul Jamaine Washington Jr.
- Nickname: Pistol. Pretty cool, right?
Timeline:
- 2019: Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 12th overall pick.
- 2020: Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
- 2023: Signed a 3-year, $46.5 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
- February 2024: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline.
- 2024: Helped the Mavericks reach the NBA Finals.
This whole thing was quite the ride. From a big contract with the Hornets to a trade that landed him on a Finals team, PJ Washington’s career is definitely one to watch. I’m definitely going to keep an eye on him to see what he does next.
