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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.
Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA,
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‘He Took the Disrespect to Heart’: Kendrick Perkins Says Luka Dončić Followed Kevin Garnett’s Formula to Fuel MVP Push

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić may have changed his body, but according to Kendrick Perkins, the real transformation started in his mindset, and it just might lead to being the 2026 NBA MVP. Just months after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers, Dončić reshaped his frame...
Luka Dončić, Los Angele Lakers, NBA
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Jeff Teague Sounds Off on Luka Dončić’s Body Transformation After Dallas Mavericks Trade

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The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers midway through last season remains one of the most stunning moves in recent NBA history. In the aftermath of the trade—and amid mounting questions about his future—Dončić committed to a dramatic lifestyle change. Training in Croatia with...
Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Enjoy the Journey’: VJ Edgecombe Reveals Advice From Klay Thompson

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VJ Edgecombe doesn’t carry himself like your typical 19-year-old rookie. Maybe that’s because before hearing his name called on draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick got a dose of perspective from one of the NBA’s most respected veterans. In the days before the 2025 NBA Draft, four-time...
Kristaps Porziņģis, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, NBA
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‘That Was a Nice Surprise’: Kristaps Porziņģis Thought He Was Getting Traded to San Antonio Spurs

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Kristaps Porziņģis expected to be traded to a new NBA team after the Boston Celtics’ 2024 championship run was followed by a first-round playoff exit and Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury. What he didn’t expect was to land with the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics traded Porziņģis to the Hawks on...
Ethan Casson, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA
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‘One of Our Industry’s Most Respected Executives’: Dallas Mavericks Hire Ethan Casson as President

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The Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of longtime sports executive Ethan Casson as the organization’s new president, effective August 11. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Rick Welts and oversee the franchise’s day-to-day business operations. Casson’s appointment marks an addition in a newly created role, allowing Welts to shift...
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, New York Liberty, WNBA
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‘We’re Building That Chemistry’: Dallas Wings Top New York Liberty Behind Arike Ogunbowale’s Historic Night

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What unfolded Monday night at College Park Center was more than just a win—it was a reminder of how dangerous the Dallas Wings can be when everything clicks. Behind a historic double-double from Arike Ogunbowale and another composed performance from Paige Bueckers, the Wings stunned the defending champion New York...
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