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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.
Rolando Blackman, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Draft Lottery
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‘Goosebumps All Over’: Rolando Blackman Reacts to Dallas Mavericks Winning No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft Lottery

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Rolando Blackman knew something special was in the air. Representing the Dallas Mavericks at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, the franchise icon arrived over two hours early, hoping to will something historic into existence. What followed was a night that left him speechless — and covered in goosebumps....
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Dallas Wings Notebook: From Offensive Installs to Leadership Growth, Team Sharpens Focus Ahead of Opener

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As the Dallas Wings continue their final week of training camp, Monday’s practice offered a detailed look into the evolving structure of the team’s offense. During the open portion of practice, the Wings worked extensively on installing their Ram Spain action and principles from their Spread offense, reinforcing pace, spacing,...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We All Want Each Other to Succeed’: Wings Rout Antelopes Behind Balanced Attack, Paige Bueckers Shines in Home Debut

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The Dallas Wings capped their 2025 preseason with a dominant 119–52 victory over the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League on Saturday night at College Park Center. It marked the team’s first appearance on their home court this season and drew a sellout crowd of 6,251. It marked...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, WNBA
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‘There Was Never a Doubt’: Paige Bueckers Fully Commits to Dallas Wings Rebuild Ahead of WNBA Debut

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The Dallas Wings’ rebuild isn’t just underway—it’s already taken shape. With the franchise selecting Paige Bueckers as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the organization has landed a player widely regarded as a generational talent, and one eager to lead the turnaround. Rumors circulated for months...
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‘You Want to Prove You Can Do It’: Paige Bueckers Aims to Bring Defensive Versatility to WNBA Stage

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Paige Bueckers built her reputation at UConn with poise, playmaking, and scoring brilliance. But as she enters her rookie season with the Dallas Wings, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is focused on something more foundational: defense, growth, and daily development. While her offensive prowess drew...
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