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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 (35) of the Dallas Wings pushes the ball downcourt against the Las Vegas Aces in Austin.
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‘I Felt A Lot Better’: How Azzi Fudd Used Dallas Wings Preseason To Get Comfortable Before WNBA Debut vs. Indiana Fever

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DHJ Quick Take: The Spacing Solution The Spacing Directive: Jose Fernandez’s message to Fudd—"Don't pass up open shots"—is the central theme of her rookie season. For a Wings team that finished last in 3-point percentage in 2025 (30.4%), Fudd’s 42.2% UConn career average is the mathematical fix required to open...
Paige Bueckers (5) and Arike Ogunbowale (24) of the Dallas Wings exchange a high five.
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‘Taking Ownership Of Who I Want To Be’: How Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Prepared For Dominant Second Season

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Came Ready for Year 2 From Rookie to Recruiter: The most telling stat of the offseason wasn't on a box score—it was Alysha Clark confirming that Bueckers personally recruited her to Dallas. A second-year player taking that level of front-office "ownership" signals her leadership and...
Maddy Siegrist of the Dallas Wings posing in her home jersey during 2026 Media Day.
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Dallas Wings Thursday Practice Interviews: Alysha Clark, Maddy Siegrist And Jose Fernandez Detail Preparation For Indiana Fever

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DHJ Quick Take: Practice Readiness and Culture Building Injury Watch: The most critical update from Thursday is Aziaha James returning to drills. Her perimeter defense and scoring punch are vital for a backcourt that needs depth against Caitlin Clark. While Alanna Smith is still limited to individual work, the "progressing...
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