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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 elite tactical analysis 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 pivotal 2025 offseason—featuring his lead reporting on the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he served 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.
Alanna Smith of the Dallas Wings addressing reporters from the podium during the 2026 Media Day at College Park Center.
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Dallas Wings Practice Interviews: Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith And Jose Fernandez (May 13, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings vs. Lynx Preview Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup against Minnesota. Her participation in Wednesday’s walkthrough and shooting drills marks a progression from being ruled out of the home opener, with a final determination expected following Thursday’s shootaround. Bueckers' Aggressiveness:...
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (No. 35) drives to the basket against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (No. 22) during the 2026 preseason opener.
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Azzi Fudd Listed As Questionable For Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx After Wednesday Walkthrough

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DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Status for Thursday Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Minnesota. After being held out of Tuesday's home opener, she participated in the team walkthrough and shooting drills on Wednesday. The medical staff will make the final determination based...
Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings rising for a jump shot during the 2026 home opener against the Atlanta Dream.
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Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream Postgame Interviews: Arike Ogunbowale, Awak Kuier & Jose Fernandez (May 12, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Postgame Takeaways vs. Atlanta Dream The Reese Variable: Jose Fernandez identified the 11 offensive rebounds (8 from Angel Reese) as the primary differentiator. He noted that despite holding Atlanta to 37% shooting, the second-chance scoring gap neutralized Dallas' defensive effort. Tactical Screen-Offs: Fernandez provided a...
Azzi Fudd (35) of the Dallas Wings pushes the ball downcourt against the Las Vegas Aces in Austin.
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Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fudd Out vs. Atlanta Dream ‘Out Of An Abundance Of Caution,’ Jose Fernandez Says

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DHJ Quick Take: Caution Over the No. 1 Pick The Downgrade: After being listed as "probable" all day, Azzi Fudd’s late downgrade to "out" cast a shadow over her anticipated home debut. Jose Fernandez cited an "abundance of caution," signaling that the franchise is prioritizing her long-term availability over the...
Paige Bueckers (5) of the Dallas Wings brings the ball up the court against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream: Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese Headline 2026 Home Opener — Tip-Off Time, TV Channel

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DHJ Quick Take: Home Debut & Star Power The Met Gala Rematch: Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese bring their friendship—and high-profile rivalry—to College Park Center. While they recently shared the spotlight at the Met Gala, Reese was clear at shootaround: "Between the court, we're not friends." Rotation Logic: Jose Fernandez...
Jessica Shepard (32) of the Dallas Wings drives to the basket against Damiris Dantas (12) of the Indiana Fever.
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‘Championship Standard’: Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream Detail Matchup In Sold-Out Home Opener

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream Primer Arc Security: Jose Fernandez and Paige Bueckers both identified Atlanta’s transition three-point hunting as the top defensive priority. With Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, and Rhyne Howard leading the break, Dallas must shore up the perimeter discipline that wavered late in the...
Naz Hillmon (00) of the Atlanta Dream celebrates with Angel Reese (5) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center.
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Atlanta Dream Shootaround Interviews: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Detail Matchup Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings

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DHJ Quick Take: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Preview Dallas Wings Respect & Marketability: Angel Reese reflected on her storied "Class of 2020" respect with Paige Bueckers, noting how their shared platform continues to elevate the league's visibility as they lead the WNBA’s new era. Transition Focus: Allisha Gray identified transition...
Alanna Smith (8) of the Dallas Wings reaches for a loose ball against Sophie Cunningham (8) of the Indiana Fever.
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Dallas Wings Shootaround Interviews: Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard Detail Matchup Against Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream In Home Opener

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DHJ Quick Take: The Battle for the Boards Containing the "Double-Double Queen": After Angel Reese opened her Dream tenure with 14 rebounds, Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard are tasked with neutralizing her second-chance energy. Smith’s focus on "limiting Reese on the glass" is the game's swing factor; if Dallas can...
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