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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.
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‘Always, I Can Call It Home’: Luka Dončić Reacts To Nico Harrison Firing, Doesn’t Rule Out Eventual Dallas Mavericks Return

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Luka Dončić said Wednesday night that Dallas will always remain meaningful to him, but he emphasized that his focus is entirely on the Los Angeles Lakers following the Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison. Dončić, now in his first season with the Lakers after the blockbuster trade that...
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‘The Margin Is So Small For Us’: Dallas Mavericks Drop First Game Of Post-Harrison Era To Phoenix Suns

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The first night of the post–Nico Harrison era at American Airlines Center carried a different tone. The Dallas Mavericks played without the chants that had echoed through the building for weeks. Instead of “Fire Nico!,” fans delivered the steady, supportive noise Jason Kidd and his players had publicly asked for...
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Dallas Mavericks React To Nico Harrison Firing As Jason Kidd, Players Call Chants ‘Disrespectful’

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The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a transitional stretch after governor Patrick Dumont announced that the organization had relieved Nico Harrison of his role as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately. The decision ends Harrison’s four-year tenure, which included a Western Conference Finals run in 2022 and a...
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‘Another Positive Workout Today’: Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Anthony Davis And Dereck Lively II vs. Phoenix Suns

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The Dallas Mavericks enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns with an even thinner frontcourt than anticipated. After listing Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II as questionable earlier in the day, both players have now been ruled out, leaving Dallas without its top two interior anchors in a stretch where...
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns: Jason Kidd Seeks Offensive Spark, Cooper Flagg Plays Through Thumb Sprain (Nov. 12, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks return home Wednesday night looking to stop their recent slide when they face the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing locally on KFAA-29 and via MavsTV Stream. Dallas (3–8) enters its first game since the organization...
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‘True Floor General’: Inside Ryan Nembhard’s Developmental With The Dallas Mavericks And Texas Legends

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When Ryan Nembhard signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks following the 2025 NBA Draft, the 23-year-old Canadian guard brought with him a reputation for elite vision, control, and leadership. After leading the NCAA in assists at Gonzaga, he joined the Mavericks as a polished playmaker capable of commanding...
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‘This Signals A Reset In Dallas’: Carmelo Anthony Reacts To Dallas Mavericks Moving On From Nico Harrison

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The Dallas Mavericks’ front-office overhaul continues to draw national reaction after the team announced Monday that general manager and president of basketball operations Nico Harrison has been relieved of his duties. Governor Patrick Dumont made the decision following a 116–114 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks that dropped Dallas to...
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Patrick Dumont Issues Open Letter To Dallas Mavericks Fans After Firing Nico Harrison

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After dismissing general manager Nico Harrison, Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont released an open letter to fans acknowledging the team’s struggles and reaffirming his commitment to building a championship organization. The letter came on the heels of Dallas’ 116–114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks — its eighth defeat in the...
Nico Harrison, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Officially Fire Nico Harrison, Name Michael Finley And Matt Riccardi Co-Interim GMs

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The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the organization has relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager and president of basketball operations, ending his tenure less than a year after overseeing one of the most polarizing trades in franchise history. Governor Patrick Dumont made the decision following the Mavericks’...
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