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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.
Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We Need to Put Two Halves Together’: Dallas Wings’ Rally Falls Short Without Paige Bueckers in Loss to New York Liberty

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What began as a lopsided start turned into another gritty rally, but the Dallas Wings’ comeback bid came up short in an 88–77 loss to the New York Liberty on Friday night at a sold-out College Park Center. The Wings, without leading scorer Paige Bueckers after she was ruled out...
Maddy Siegrist, Dallas Wings, New York Liberty, WNBA
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‘She Still Has It’: Maddy Siegrist’s Return Gives Dallas Wings a Needed Boost in Loss vs. New York Liberty

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When Maddy Siegrist walked to the scorer’s table midway through the first quarter Tuesday night in Brooklyn, it wasn’t just another substitution. It was the moment the Dallas Wings had been waiting nearly two months to see. After an 18-game absence with a knee injury, Siegrist returned and gave Dallas...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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New Paige Bueckers, Myisha Hines-Allen Injury Updates Before Dallas Wings’ Rematch vs. New York Liberty

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers faces a positive injury update ahead of Friday night's game against the New York Liberty after fully participating in the team’s morning shootaround. Bueckers, listed as questionable on Thursday with a back injury, looked like her usual self during Friday's shootaround and stayed afterward to...
Curt Miller, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We’re Taking a Little Bit of the OKC Model’: Curt Miller on the Dallas Wings’ Roster Approach Around Paige Bueckers, DiJonai Carrington Trade and More

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Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller didn’t mince words when asked about what this season has looked like for his group. With a depleted roster, a constant wave of hardship contracts, and several core players often sidelined, it’s been one of the WNBA’s most injury-impacted campaigns. Entering Friday's rematch against...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, New York Liberty
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‘She Should Be Fine’: Dallas Wings Reveal Paige Bueckers Injury Status for New York Liberty Rematch

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers did not practice Thursday and is listed as questionable for Friday night’s home game against the New York Liberty due to a back injury. Bueckers sustained what she described as a “pulled muscle” during the Wings’ 85-76 loss in New York on Tuesday, briefly leaving...
Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA
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Phoenix Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas Favored to Record Historic Third Straight Triple-Double vs. Indiana Fever

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Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made WNBA history on Tuesday night, and she’s favored to do it again. Thomas, who posted 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a dominant 82–66 win over the Connecticut Sun, became the first player in league history to notch triple-doubles in back-to-back games....
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