P.J. Washington Out for Thursday's Game Due to Ankle Management

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has been downgraded to out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz, citing right ankle injury management. He was initially listed as questionable. The team is holding him out for maintenance reasons, as Thursday marks the second leg of a back-to-back set. Washington is expected to be available for Saturday's rematch with Utah. His absence could lead to increased roles for players like Klay Thompson, who is a candidate to start for the undermanned Mavericks.