Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (hip) has been listed as questionable to play in Friday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a right hip contusion. Washington has been ice cold from the field as of late, particularly struggling from long range to the tune of 0-for-17 over his last five games. Washington's numbers have struggled to acclimate to the second unit in 2021-22, as he has averaged just 9.5 PPG, which likely keeps him on the waiver wire in the majority of season-long formats. An absence would free up more bench usage for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jalen McDaniels, so fantasy managers will want to check back to get the final word on Washington prior to tip-off.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington will play during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He has missed each of the last four games while sitting out due to COVID-19 protocols. Washington has cleared the league's protocols and has built up his conditioning enough to return to the court. He could be a bit rusty during his first game back, but there is plenty of upside with his game. Washington should be rostered in nearly every fantasy format right now.

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washingtonhas tested out of the league's health and safety protocols and has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday's contest vs. Detroit. Washington has already missed four games, which has allowed Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards to hold down the center spot. Washington has enjoyed solid production since shifting to the second unit for his last nine games, averaging 11.8 points and six rebounds in that stretch. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on Washington, who is likely to face something mirroring a minutes restriction, even if he does get the green light.

Charlotte Hornets center P.J. Washington is listed as out heading into Wednesday's outing against Indiana. This will be his second-straight absence as he remains sidelined due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Miles Bridges is on the list as well, so Jalen McDaniels and Mason Plumlee should get some extra minutes against the Pacers. McDaniels and Plumlee have streaming appeal in all formats while also having value-busting potential in DFS contests. However, LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Gordon Hayward will likely handle most of the work on the scoring end.

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington hit a number of key three-pointers and finished with 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists as the team took down Denver on Thursday. He produced a pair of blocks as well while shooting 5-for-6 from the field with a 3-for-4 record from downtown. Washington is firmly stuck on the bench, but this isn't the first time that he's played a very active role in a game and Monday's matchup against the Rockets puts him in another good spot to perform. Houston is giving up a league-high 40.6 bench points this season and their work on the glass is weak as well.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (illness) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He should be back here after sitting out due to a non-COVID related illness. His return should push Vernon Carey Jr. back to the bench. Fantasy managers should double check before tip-off, but it sounds safe to plug Washington back into their lineups for Monday's slate.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He is reportedly dealing with a non-COVID related illness. However, the Hornets are already without multiple key players due to safety protocols. Nick Richards would likely be asked to start, assuming Washington is out. He could have some low-end streaming appeal and possibly be a low-cost DFS option for Friday's slate.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (elbow) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The young forward has not suited up since the beginning of the month. Finally, Washington appears ready to play, but it's uncertain if he'll be limited during his first game back. Nick Richards and Jalen McDaniels could fall out of the rotation with Washington's return. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off to double check on Washington's status.

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards. Washington has been sidelined since Nov. 3 due to a hyperextended left elbow, although he should be nearing a return to action relatively soon. Even when healthy, Miles Bridges' emergence has pushed Washington to the team's second unit, where he has averaged 9.9 points and 4.4 rebounds across his first seven games this year. Considering that the team will likely take it slow with the 23-year-old upon his return to action, he can likely remain on the waiver wire until he reverts to prior form. His next chance to play comes Wednesday vs. Orlando.

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) won't suit up against Indiana. The 23-year-old has been absent since the beginning of November as he continues to deal with the after-effects of a hyperextended elbow, an injury that will now keep him out for his eighth consecutive contest. Nonetheless, Washington has been ramping up his activity lately, so it appears as if he is in line to return sooner rather than later. However, until he retakes the court, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Jalen McDaniels should continue to benefit.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (elbow) was able to get in a full practice session on Tuesday. This is great news for the young forward who has missed each of the last six games. Sadly, Washington is going to make it seven absences in a row as he has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. It sounds like Washington is heading in the right direction, but is likely going to miss a few more games. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre Jr. should benefit the most and have some streaming appeal with extended minutes.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (elbow) will remain on the sidelines for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the third game in a row that Washington has missed due to an elbow issue. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre Jr. will see more minutes and has some streaming appeal while getting an extended role. Washington is currently visiting a specialist to get a better timetable on his injury. It sounds like he'll miss some more action, which means Oubre is looking like a sneaky addition in fantasy formats right now.

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out both for Friday's contest against Sacramento, along with Sunday's matchup vs. the Clippers due to a left elbow hyperextension. With the team planning to reevaluate him next week, his odds of suiting up Monday against the Lakers don't look particularly strong either. Washington has had to acclimate to a reserve role this season after being a full-time starter during his first two professional seasons, and the results have not been beneficial: 9.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, on pace to set new career lows. Jalen McDaniels and Nick Richards stand to see some elevated run in the second unit while Washington is down.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The young forward continues to be bothered by a foot issue that has sidelined him multiple times early in the season. His absence would likely mean more minutes for Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels. Washington hasn't played well even when healthy, so he is becoming a cut-candidate in some formats. McDaniels has more upside, but fantasy managers should wait and see if Washington plays on Friday.

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (knee) is doubtful to play Friday against the Miami Heat. Washington is likely going to miss his third straight game with a right knee sprain and does not have a clear timeline to his return. Mason Plumlee will continue to see heavy minutes at center while Jalen McDaniels should see extra run off the bench. Washington has not done well this season in his limited minutes and is a clear drop candidate with the injury.

Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a right knee sprain and is being considered day-to-day. Jalen McDaniels should see increased playing time with Washington out. We may also get a more extended look at rookie Kai Jones, who has only played two minutes so far this season. Washington is off to a rough start to the year. He's shot 27.3% from the field while averaging just 6.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Fantasy managers should remain patient with Washington, who had a solid year in 2020-21, averaging 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 threes per game.

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. The young forward was able to play 26 minutes on Sunday. The fact it's a back-to-back set could mean Washington sits out this game as a precaution. Jalen McDaniels would likely be asked to fill in, assuming Washington sits this game out. Fantasy managers should check back closer to game time for more information.