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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, Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Williams, NBA
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‘It’s Always Special’: Dallas Mavericks Show Fight In Anthony Davis’ Return As Cooper Flagg And Luka Dončić Take Center Stage In Los Angeles”

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The Dallas Mavericks finally looked closer to the version they imagined when they traded for Anthony Davis. They had their star big man back on the floor, Cooper Flagg flirted with a triple-double, Ryan Nembhard delivered one of his best outings of the season and the turnover issues that have...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Cooper Flagg Faces Luka Dončić For First Time On Friday (Nov. 28, 2025)

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The matchup everyone has circled since draft night arrives Friday: Cooper Flagg vs. Luka Dončić, the first-ever meeting between the No. 1 pick and the former Mavericks superstar who now leads the league in scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg has quickly become the centerpiece of Dallas’ rebuilding identity,...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Just Staying Positive’: Cooper Flagg Showing Steady Development Amid Dallas Mavericks’ Early-Season Struggles

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Cooper Flagg entered the NBA with a résumé built almost entirely on winning. His transition to the Dallas Mavericks has brought a different challenge — learning how to grow as a young player on a team navigating injuries, close losses, and an inconsistent lineup. Dallas sits at 5–14 after Monday’s...
Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA
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Deandre Ayton Injury Update Before Los Angeles Lakers Face Dallas Mavericks In NBA Cup Game

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The Los Angeles Lakers have already secured their place in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, but Saturday’s group-stage finale against the Dallas Mavericks carries added intrigue — from major injury returns to the first Crypto.com Arena appearance for Anthony Davis as an opposing player since last season’s blockbuster trade. The Lakers...
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