Charlotte Hornets (2019–2024) Washington was selected as the 12th overall pick by the
Charlotte Hornets in the
2019 NBA draft. On July 3, 2019, Washington officially signed with the Hornets and on October 23 he made his debut in NBA, started in a 126–125 win over the
Chicago Bulls with 27 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. He also made 7 three-pointers, the most in an NBA debut in NBA history. On October 31, he scored 23 points and 8 rebounds in a 118–111 win over the
Sacramento Kings. On November 29, Washington put up 26 points and 5 rebounds in a 110–107 victory against the
Detroit Pistons. On September 15, 2020, Washington was named
2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the
NBA. On February 28, 2021, Washington scored a then career-high 42 points to help the
Charlotte Hornets win over the
Sacramento Kings. On March 28, 2023, he scored a career-high 43 points in a 137–134 win over the
Oklahoma City Thunder. On August 29, Washington re-signed with the Hornets on a 3-year, 48 million dollar contract. On January 27, 2024, Washington tied his career-high 43 points in a 134–122 loss to the
Utah Jazz.
Dallas Mavericks (2024–present) On February 8, 2024, Washington was traded, alongside two future second–round picks, to the
Dallas Mavericks in exchange for
Seth Curry,
Grant Williams, and a 2027 first–round pick that is top 2 protected. On February 10, Washington made his Mavericks debut, putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and one steal in a 146–111 win over the
Oklahoma City Thunder. On April 5, Washington put up 32 points alongside a game-winner in a 108–106 win over the
Golden State Warriors. On April 26, in Game 3 of the
first round of the playoffs against the
Los Angeles Clippers during a 101–90 win, Washington was ejected after being involved in a confrontation with
Russell Westbrook. On May 11, in Game 3 of the
Western Conference Semifinals, Washington led the Mavericks with 27 points during a 105–101 win over the
Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 6, Washington was fouled on a three-point attempt by
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.5 seconds to go. He sunk the first two free throws to put the Mavericks up by 1 and intentionally missed the third.
Jalen Williams subsequently missed a half court shot, and the Mavericks beat the Thunder in a 117–116 victory to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Washington helped the Mavericks reach the
2024 NBA Finals where they lost to the
Boston Celtics in five games. On December 27, 2024, Washington was involved in an altercation with
Jusuf Nurkić. The next day, Washington was suspended for a game due to the altercation. On September 10, 2025, Washington signed a four-year, $88.76 million extension with the Mavericks that runs through the 2029–30 season. ==Career statistics==