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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth

Senior Writer
is a Senior Writer for Dallas Hoops Journal and a lead contributor to Roundtable.io. With over a decade of experience as a credentialed journalist, Afseth provides breakdown of on-court and front-office strategy for the Mavericks, Wings, and Texas basketball. His reporting is featured across national platforms including Newsweek, RG.org, Hoops Rumors, and Athlon Sports. A primary source for the basketball community, his work is frequently cited by Wikipedia, RealGM, and Basketball-Reference. He previously served as a Mavericks and NBA reporter for Sports Illustrated's FanNation and Rockets/OnSI, as well as Ballislife, Heavy Sports, ClutchPoints, and NBA Analysis Network. During the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run and the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he appeared as a featured insider for The Texas Standard and BBC Sport Radio. Afseth is a regular guest on Fox 4 Dallas and 105.3 The Fan. He previously reported for the Kokomo Tribune and Winsidr. Follow his real-time reporting on X @GrantAfseth.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) elevates for a jump shot over Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) during Dallas' win over the Sparks on July 19, 2026.
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‘We’ll Know More Later’: Paige Bueckers’ Status Uncertain After Exiting Dallas Wings’ Win Over Los Angeles Sparks

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers' Status Uncertain After Hitting Her Head In Win Over Sparks Paige Bueckers exited the Dallas Wings' 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter after hitting her head, and coach Jose Fernandez had no immediate update...
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) dribbles up the court during Dallas' win over the Los Angeles Sparks on July 19, 2026.
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‘We Don’t Panic’: Dallas Wings Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Beat Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win The Dallas Wings extended their winning streak to six games, the longest in franchise history, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 25 points before exiting late...
NBA Trade Idea Sends Atlanta Hawks' Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher To Boston Celtics
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Trade For Zaccharie Risacher In Three-Team Trade Sending Luguentz Dort To Atlanta Hawks

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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Add Zaccharie Risacher In Three-Team Trade With Hawks, Thunder Dallas acquired former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta in a three-team deal that also sent Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks and Lu Dort from Oklahoma City to Atlanta. What did Dallas give up? Ryan Nembhard...
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Match New York Knicks’ Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé

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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Match Knicks' Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé The Dallas Mavericks matched the Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on center Moussa Cissé Saturday night, keeping the restricted free agent in Dallas. What are the terms? $2,185,116 in 2026-27 (50% guaranteed, fully guaranteed Oct. 1) and $2,571,895...
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