P.J. Washington Bids Farewell, Thanks Hornets Fans

It's onto the next chapter for P.J. Washington.

Earlier this week, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Seth Curry, Grant Williams, and a protected 2027 first-round pick.

In a everyone-goes-home deal, it's a trade that all parties are excited about. However, anytime you leave a place that you've grown to call your home away from home, it's always tough. And for P.J. Washington leaving Charlotte is bittersweet.

"I think it was tough on P.J. I know he's from Dallas, but I did speak to him yesterday and he was emotional," Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak said in a conference call on Friday. "In fact, last night at the airport, I didn't see him but Buzz ran into him and he was on his way to Dallas to check in for his physical and I think Buzz said he got a little teary-eyed. I've been doing this a long time and it's never easy to call up a player or talk to a player (and tell them they've been traded)."

Friday morning, Washington made sure to thank Hornets fans in a farewell post on Instagram.

"Buzz City, I appreciate you guys for supporting me from day 1 through all the ups and downs. I’ve made so many friendships and long-lasting relationships that I will always cherish. I can’t believe my time here is up but I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity. Love 25."

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