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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.
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBa
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‘It’s About How You Contribute to Winning’: Paige Bueckers Breaks Dallas Wings Rookie Assist Record, Fastest to 500 Points

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Paige Bueckers scored 29 points on 12-of-21 shooting with four rebounds and five assists in the Dallas Wings’ 97-96 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. She added another chapter to her remarkable rookie season, breaking the Wings’ rookie assist record while becoming the fastest player in franchise...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
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‘I Saw That Dog in Her Today’: Paige Bueckers Shines but Dallas Wings’ Late Rally Falls Short vs. Los Angeles Sparks

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The Dallas Wings (9-25), playing without Arike Ogunbowale due to knee soreness for the second consecutive game, stormed back from a 16-point deficit but fell just short in a 97-96 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks (16-17) on Friday night at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever, WNBA
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‘We Can Always Rely on Our Defense’: Paige Bueckers Shares Key Message for Dallas Wings After Win Over Indiana Fever

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When the Dallas Wings walked off the floor after Sunday’s 91–78 loss to the Washington Mystics, Paige Bueckers’ message was blunt: enough talking, it was time for action. “There’s only so much we can talk about,” Bueckers said after that game. “We’ve had these conversations after almost every game, so...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Maddy Siegrist Extends Hot Streak, Paige Bueckers Nears Rookie Assist Record on Friday, August 15

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The Dallas Wings return home Friday night to look to build momentum when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at College Park Center. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will air regionally on ION. Dallas (9-24) snapped a five-game losing streak Tuesday with an 81-80 road...
Li Yueru, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘Gave Me a Lot of Confidence’: Li Yueru Building on Career Night as Dallas Wings Face Los Angeles Sparks

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Li Yueru has been steadily carving out a role since joining the Dallas Wings, but Tuesday night against the Indiana Fever was a breakthrough. With Arike Ogunbowale sidelined by right knee soreness, Yueru came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points, adding key defensive stops in an 81–80...
NBA Executive Believes Los Angeles Lakers 'Got Better' This Offseason and Could Reach Conference Finals Next Season
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NBA Executive Believes Los Angeles Lakers ‘Got Better’ This Offseason and Could Reach Conference Finals Next Season

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One NBA executive believes the Los Angeles Lakers "got better" this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. The NBA executive also thinks the Lakers, who lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 postseason in five games, could make the Western Conference Finals next season. Los Angeles...
JJ Quinerly, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, WNBA
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‘I Tried to Take That Away’: JJ Quinerly Details Clutch Stop to Seal Dallas Wings’ Road Win Over Indiana Fever

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The Dallas Wings didn’t just need a win Tuesday night — they needed proof they could close one out. Missing Arike Ogunbowale and facing a furious Indiana Fever rally, the Wings leaned on rookie guard JJ Quinerly’s relentless defense in the game’s final seconds to escape with an 81–80 victory...
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