Mavs acquire PJ Washington from Hornets for Grant Williams, Seth Curry

The Dallas Mavericks haveacquired forward PJ Washington and a 2027 first-round pick from theCharlotte Hornets for forward Grant Williams, guard Seth Curry andtwo second-round picks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Washington, 25, goes to aMavericks team in search of an upgrade at power forward to pairwith superstar Luka Doncic. This season, he's averaging 13.6 pointsper game in 44 games while shooting 63% around the rim and 55% onfloaters, per Synergy Basketball.

Charlotte will also be receivinga 2027 first-rounder, which is top-two protected, and sending outtwo second-round picks to Dallas to complete the deal.

Williams, 25, signed a four-yeardeal with Dallas over the offseason, but the 6-foot-6 power forwardis averaging just 8.1 points and 3.6 rebounds while making 37.6% ofhis threes.

Curry, 33, is averaging just 4.3points in 36 games. In his third stint with the team, the 6-foot-1shooting guard played sparingly this season with the Mavericks, whoelected to play younger guys like Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum overhim. Curry will now get toplay for his hometown Hornets, who are building around young starLaMelo Ball and 2023 No. 2 pick Brandon Miller.