NBA: P.J. Washington Ruled Out

P.J. Washington Out Indefinitely

Mavericks Forward Ruled Out with Foot Injury

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has been officially ruled out indefinitely due to a foot injury. Washington suffered the injury in the team's 112-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

An MRI exam on Saturday confirmed the diagnosis of a plantar fascia tear in Washington's left foot. The injury is expected to sideline Washington for at least six weeks, but the Mavericks have not ruled out the possibility of him missing the rest of the season.

The loss of Washington is a significant blow to the Mavericks, who are already without Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot). Washington has been a key contributor for the Mavericks this season, averaging 10.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

In Washington's absence, the Mavericks will likely turn to Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber to fill his role in the starting lineup. Finney-Smith is a versatile defender who can also contribute offensively, while Kleber is a reliable three-point shooter and rebounder.

The Mavericks will hope to get Washington back as soon as possible, but they will not rush him back from injury. The team is currently 28-26 on the season and is in sixth place in the Western Conference.