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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, WNBA, Atlanta Dream
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‘Put Action Behind Our Words’: Paige Bueckers Urges Dallas Wings to Turn Talk Into Results After Fifth Straight Loss

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The Dallas Wings entered Sunday with optimism about the franchise’s direction but left College Park Center with another reminder of the gap between words and results. A strong first half unraveled into a 91–78 loss to the Washington Mystics, marking the team’s fifth straight defeat, dropping to 8-24 on the season....
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Washington Mystics
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‘Adrenaline Is a Hell of a Drug’: Paige Bueckers Managing Back Injury as Dallas Wings Share Status vs. Indiana Fever

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The Dallas Wings listed guard Paige Bueckers (back) and forward Myisha Hines-Allen (left ankle) as probable for Tuesday’s nationally televised matchup against the Indiana Fever. Tyasha Harris (left knee) remains out for the season. Bueckers first suffered the injury during the third quarter of the Wings’ 85–76 loss to the...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Washington Mystics
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‘Good Enough to Play’: Paige Bueckers Managing Back Injury After Return Against Washington Mystics

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers says she will continue to play through a back injury that sidelined her earlier in the week, downplaying the issue after logging 32 minutes in Sunday’s 91–78 loss to the Washington Mystics. “I’m feeling alright. Good enough to play,” Bueckers said after the game. “I’m...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Washington Mystics
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‘Our Intensity Has to Stay the Same’: Dallas Wings’ Strong Start Fades in Loss to Washington Mystics

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The Dallas Wings looked poised to secure one of their most complete wins of the season, building a double-digit first-half lead with crisp passing and efficient shooting. But the Washington Mystics flipped the script after halftime, outscoring Dallas 61–37 over the final two quarters to leave College Park Center with...
Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics: Paige Bueckers Returns From Back Injury in Matchup Against Top Rookies

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The Dallas Wings return to the floor Sunday afternoon looking to build on the second-half fight they showed in Friday’s 88–77 loss to the New York Liberty. Tipoff against the Washington Mystics is set for 3 p.m. CT at College Park Center, airing nationally on CBS Sports Network and locally...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, New York Liberty
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‘Paige Will Be a Unifier’: Curt Miller Details Dallas Wings’ Roster Plan Around Paige Bueckers

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The Dallas Wings’ 2025 season has been full of challenges, as the team has an 8-23 record entering Sunday's matchup against the Washington Mystics. Through injuries, roster turnover, and the challenges of developing one of the WNBA’s youngest cores, general manager Curt Miller has maintained a clear long-term vision, one...
NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić
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Luka Dončić Expected to Sign $400 Million-Plus Contract With Los Angeles Lakers in 2028 With No-Trade Clause

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NBA superstar Luka Dončić is expected to decline his 2028-29 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and sign a $400 million-plus contract with the franchise, according to Lakers Daily. Dončić, who signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on August 2, will have a no-trade clause in...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Dallas Wings Share Key Injury Update for Paige Bueckers Before Washington Mystics Matchup

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Rookie guard Paige Bueckers and forward Myisha Hines-Allen are both available to return to the Dallas Wings’ lineup Sunday afternoon when they host the Washington Mystics at College Park Center. Bueckers was initially listed as probable with a back injury after missing Friday’s game against the New York Liberty. Meanwhile,...
NBA, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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NBA Executive Can See Cleveland Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Offseason if They Don’t Win 2026 Championship

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One NBA executive can see the Cleveland Cavaliers "going hard" after LeBron James next offseason if they don't win the 2026 championship. James becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason for the first time since 2018. The NBA legend will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of...
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