The Dallas Mavericks have taken a hit in their frontcourt with several key injuries, but there’s been a positive update on the return of P.J. Washington, according to Marc Stein. “The Mavericks are hopeful PJ Washington,

Joining him on the sideline vs. Sacramento will be P.J. Washington. Head coach Jason Kidd said pregame that Washington will be out after spraining his ankle in the Mavericks’ last game.

The Mavericks enter a new era after the trade deadline, with Anthony Davis serving as the franchise cornerstone. While the trade to send superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers has been finalized since last weekend, the Mavs have been awaiting their new power forward's debut.