PJ Washington’s child support agreement with Brittany Renner is far less dramatic than the internet made it. Court documents obtained by TMZ Sports confirm the Dallas Mavericks forward has been ordered to pay Brittany Renner $5,500 a month in child support. For years, viral rumours placed that figure at $200,000 a month — a number Renner herself denied. Here is everything verified by court records.
What is the PJ Washington child support agreement?
Washington was required to make payments as part of a consent order issued in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in November 2024.
The order also required a lump sum of $130,000 to cover “any and all existing child support accruing prior to the entry of this consent order, as well as [Renner’s] attorney’s fees.”
The paperwork resurfaced when Renner filed a notice in a Los Angeles County court, allowing her to continue collecting in California. In her filing, Renner confirmed Washington owes $0 in arrears, indicating the Dallas Mavericks player has remained current on his required payments.
How much money did Brittany Renner get from PJ Washington?
In total, Renner received a verified $130,000 lump sum plus $5,500 every month. Renner was previously rumoured to have been receiving as much as $200,000 per month. Renner eventually set the record straight in an interview, saying she actually received “$2,500 a month.”
In her request to raise the figure, she informed the court that the $5,500 amount was initially based on expenses in North Carolina. Since relocating to California in late 2024, she said the cost of living had far outpaced that figure.
“I am struggling to make ends meet, and I cannot provide Paul III a life anywhere similar to that of his father.” — Brittany Renner, court filing via Us Weekly
She also noted that Washington had recently secured a four-year, $90 million contract extension with Dallas, while her own primary income source — VH1’s Basketball Wives — came to an end in June.
Why did PJ Washington push back?
Washington claimed Renner had submitted an “improper” appeal to increase child support to $35,000 per month, noting the pair already had an agreement that also covered their child’s private school tuition and childcare expenses.
How old was Brittany Renner when she dated PJ Washington?
The former couple first met at a University of Kentucky game, with Renner then 26 and Washington 20, back in 2019. The eight-year age gap drew considerable public scrutiny.
Over the years, Renner was subjected to criticism from people who condemned her for dating a teenager and later having a child with Washington when he was in his early 20s. She repeatedly defended herself publicly.
Washington and Renner began dating in 2019, went public in 2020, and welcomed a baby boy in 2021. The couple separated shortly after the birth.
Brittany Renner’s baby daddy: who is PJ Washington?
Paul Jamaine Washington Jr. was born on 23 August 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky. He stands 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall and weighs 230 lb (104 kg).
He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft with the 12th overall pick, going on to earn a place on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020.
Washington was traded to the Mavericks at the trade deadline in February 2024, helping the team reach the 2024 NBA Finals.
In September 2025, Washington signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, keeping him with the team through the 2029–30 season.
Who is Brittany Renner?
Brittany Renner was born on 26 February 1992 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She started her career as a fitness model and personal trainer before building a major social media presence.
Renner has written a book titled Judge This Cover, a memoir about her life and experiences, published in 2018. She has also taken on acting roles, including Bella in The Haves and Have Nots and Mona in American Soul, as well as appearing in Basketball Wives.
PJ Washington net worth
Nike and Panini have signed Washington to endorsement deals, and when all figures are combined, his net worth amounts to approximately $10 million. Some estimates place his net worth closer to the $16 million mark as his new contract begins.
His income sources include:
NBA salary — the $90 million deal carries an average annual value of $22.5 million, with a 2025–26 salary of $14,152,174.
Endorsements — Nike and Panini deals
Investments — including luxury vehicles such as a Porsche Cayenne
Latest news
Renner drops the California case
In early 2026, Renner ended her child support case involving PJ Washington, revealing the decision on an episode of Facets of Life with Brittany Renner, where she sat down with her new boyfriend, Rashad Scroggins.
“At my request, my ongoing child support case in California has been dismissed. I don’t know many ‘gold diggers’ who would willingly walk away from the opportunity to take a bitter BD (especially one who just signed for $90M) to the cleaners. But then again, this ain’t that and that ain’t this!” — Brittany Renner, via Complex
Despite Washington’s nine-figure deal with the Dallas Mavericks worth $90 million through 2030, Renner chose to terminate the case voluntarily.
Renner calls Washington a “deadbeat” Following the dismissal, Renner called out Washington for being a “deadbeat” father to their son. Her criticism came after she had relocated from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
A viral video from an earlier custody exchange showed Renner recording Washington at her mother’s home, telling him he needed to “actually show up and do something” with their child.
“Moving to Atlanta was choosing to be happy TODAY.” — Brittany Renner, via EURweb
