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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, No. 5, drives the ball to her right against a Golden State Valkyries defender at Chase Center.
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‘They Came Up With Every 50/50 Ball’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 91-80 Despite Early Lead

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Golden State Valkyries After 27-7 Second Quarter The Dallas Wings built an early 12-point lead but were outscored 27-7 in the second quarter and never recovered, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. How did the Dallas Wings lose? Golden...
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale defends Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray during a WNBA game at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on June 15, 2026.
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‘A Big Area Of Growth’: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale’s Playmaking In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Las Vegas Aces

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DHJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale's Playmaking Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez praised Arike Ogunbowale's playmaking after she scored 22 points with 7 assists and no turnovers in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. What did Jose Fernandez say about Arike Ogunbowale? He called her...
Dallas Wings players Awak Kuier, Jessica Shepard, Arike Ogunbowale, and Paige Bueckers celebrate during a WNBA game against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on June 15, 2026.
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‘Just Being Really Selfless’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Defense, Selfless Ball Movement In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas

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DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Praises the Wings' Ball Movement Arike Ogunbowale credited selfless ball movement after the Dallas Wings recorded 30 assists in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. What did Arike Ogunbowale say about the Wings' offense? She said Dallas passed up good shots to get...
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori watching from the sideline during a 2024 playoff game against the Denver Nuggets
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Sources: Micah Nori Connected To Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coaching Jobs

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DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Stands Alone in Both Remaining NBA Coaching Searches Minnesota Timberwolves associate head coach Micah Nori is the only candidate still tied to both NBA head-coaching openings, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers remain the two franchises searching for a...
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