Trail Blazers consider trade with Mavericks for P.J. Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are evaluating possible trades involving guards Scoot Henderson or Shaedon Sharpe with the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas is dealing with a weakened backcourt as Kyrie Irving recovers from injury, while Portland has a surplus of guards after offseason additions. A potential trade could involve P.J. Washington, a versatile forward sought by Dallas, which would address Portland's frontcourt depth issues. The negotiations would need to provide additional assets to ensure a balanced return for the Blazers, raising questions about the future roles of Henderson and Sharpe in Portland's revamped roster.
- •Portland seeks to shift talent in a crowded backcourt.
- •Dallas needs proven guards while Irving recovers from injury.
- •P.J. Washington is a key target for Portland's frontcourt needs.
- •Negotiations could include draft picks and other players.
- •Both franchises aim to improve ahead of the upcoming season.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Trail Blazers Should Explore Scoot Henderson or Shaedon Sharpe Trade With Mavericks
"As Dallas faces a backcourt crisis and Portland navigates a guard surplus, a strategic swap involving P.J. Washington could provide both Western Conference contenders exactly what they lack.
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