HoopGuess Answer — July 12, 2026 (Puzzle #42)
Daily puzzle #42 · July 12, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
P.J. Washington
Dallas Mavericks
- Team
- DAL
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #25
The July 12 mystery player was P.J. Washington of the Dallas Mavericks — a 6'7" forward wearing #25, age 28. Dallas Mavericks play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Washington played his college basketball at Kentucky.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a forward (F).
- Wears #25.
- Age 28.
- College: Kentucky.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 12, 2026?
HoopGuess #42 (July 12, 2026) was P.J. Washington — Dallas Mavericks, F, 6'7", age 28, #25.
Can I still play the July 12, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #42 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.