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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.
Azzi Fudd on the court in her Dallas Wings uniform during a game against the Chicago Sky.
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UCLA’s Cori Close Praises Azzi Fudd’s ‘Defensive Prowess’ For Dallas Wings Amid WNBA Adjustment

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DHJ Quick Take: Cori Close Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Defensive Impact for the Wings The Invisible Perimeter Impact: While back-to-back 12-point outings dominate the headlines, UCLA head coach Cori Close noted that rookie Azzi Fudd’s premier contribution against Chicago was her elite defensive prowess, systematically neutralizing the Sky's backcourt creation across...
Jessica Shepard driving hard downhill to attack the rim against contesting defender Kamilla Cardoso.
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‘Looked Like A Top Team’: Dallas Wings Survive Sky’s Early Push, Power Past Chicago 99-89 Behind Jessica Shepard Triple-Double, Li Yueru Adjustment

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DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru’s Interior Resistance and Shepard’s Historic Triple-Double Fuel Road Turnaround Shepard Scripts WNBA History: Forward Jessica Shepard orchestrated the third triple-double in franchise history—and the first leaguewide this season—tallying 18 points on an ultra-efficient 6-of-7 clip, a career-best 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. Li Yueru Alters...
Profile view of Masai Ujiri gesturing while speaking into a microphone at a podium featuring the Dallas Mavericks logo.
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‘Every Decision Is Future-Based’: Why Masai Ujiri Moved On From Jason Kidd To Build Around Cooper Flagg

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DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Cuts Ties with Jason Kidd to Trigger Total Mavericks Reset Ujiri Owns the Head Coaching Ouster: Mavericks President Masai Ujiri confirmed the decision to fire Jason Kidd after five seasons was entirely his own, shielding the roster from accountability while launching a sweeping organizational review....
Awak Kuier standing at the free-throw line, releasing a foul shot during a game at College Park Center.
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‘Help The Helper’: Awak Kuier Breaks Down Her Building Chemistry With Dallas Wings’ Core After Win vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier’s Two-Way Bench Shift Highlights Wings’ Identity Shift Disruptive Length Alters the Interior: Forward Awak Kuier anchored Dallas' second unit with an ultra-efficient 20 minutes, recording 9 points on 4-of-6 shooting, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a block to disrupt Washington's half-court rhythm. Practice Block Accelerates...
Jessica Shepard elevating for a mid-range jump shot over the outstretched arm of Washington defender Kiki Iriafen.
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‘Controlling The Controllables’: Jessica Shepard Reflects On Dominant Double-Double For Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard Controls Interior Dominance in Wings' Victory Owning the Glass with Intent: Jessica Shepard treated the boards as her primary individual objective, hauling down a game-high 16 rebounds to tie the WNBA single-game season high and neutralize Washington's high-low paint attack. Historic Frontcourt Efficiency: Supplementing her...
Arike Ogunbowale driving hard past a perimeter defender with her right hand during a regular-season WNBA game.
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Arike Ogunbowale Brushes Off ‘Chitter Chatter’ As Dallas Wings Show Standard vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Dismisses ‘Chitter Chatter’ as Wings Show Identity vs. Mystics Rejecting the Course-Correction Narrative: Arike Ogunbowale firmly pushed back on the idea that Dallas overcame a two-game losing streak, framing the 92-69 rout of Washington as the baseline standard she expected out of the group from...
Paige Bueckers dribbling the basketball with her left hand while surveying the floor and advancing up the court under defensive pressure from Lucy Olsen.
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‘We Just Stayed Connected’: Paige Bueckers Breaks Down Dallas Wings’ Complete Two-Way Response vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Details Dallas Wings' Response Dallas Evens Record Following Homestand: The Dallas Wings wrapped up a three-game homestand Monday night by bouncing back from three losses in their previous four games to secure a 92-69 win over the Washington Mystics. Defensive Foundation Sets Early Tone: Dallas...
Jessica Shepard lowering her shoulder and dribbling the basketball with her right hand while driving past the tight perimeter defense of Kiki Iriafen.
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Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Postgame Interviews: Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard And Jose Fernandez (May 18, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Resilient Defensive Adjustments Spark Dallas' Bounce-Back Performance The Two-Day Structural Reconstruction: Dallas capitalized on a rare multi-day preparation window—consisting of a critical film session, two high-intensity team practices, and a tactical shootaround—to cement cohesive defensive connections for a newly formed roster that completely missed training camp. Back-Line...
NBA: Jason Kidd looks on from the sideline during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center
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Dallas Mavericks ‘Mutually Agree’ To Part Ways With Jason Kidd, Begin Search For Head Coach

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DHJ Quick Take: Front-Office Friction and Roster Upheaval End the Jason Kidd Era The Culmination of Front-Office Fractures: The mutual parting of ways between the Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd caps a chaotic 15-month stretch of organizational upheaval, triggered by the February 2025 Luka Dončić blockbuster trade and compounded...
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