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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.
Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James and forward Alanna Smith during a 2026 training camp practice session in Arlington.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 7 Interviews: Jose Fernandez, Alanna Smith, Zee Spearman And Aziaha James

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DHJ Quick Take: The Week 1 Finale The Smith Catalyst: Alanna Smith's return immediately validated Jose Fernandez's offensive vision. Her ability to secure a rebound and initiate the break herself ("grab-and-go") creates a pace that keeps opposing defenses from setting their half-court shells. This versatility is the engine for the...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Paige Bueckers Embraces Defensive ‘Standard’ For Dallas Wings After Unrivaled Carryover

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DHJ Quick Take: The Defensive Focus The Unrivaled Carryover: The most practical takeaway from the first week of camp is Paige Bueckers' conditioning. She noted that the constant isolation reps and lack of "off possessions" in Unrivaled prepared her for the defensive workload that Jose Fernandez requires. Backcourt Balance with...
Dallas Wings forwards Alysha Clark and Maddy Siegrist stand together during a 2026 training camp practice at College Park Center.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 6 Recap: Paige Bueckers Sets Tone, Azzi Fudd Adjusts, Li Yueru’s Balance, Roster Competition

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DHJ Quick Take: The Day 6 Notebook The Bueckers-Fudd Synergy: A takeaway from Friday was seeing Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd share the floor in the same 5-on-5 unit. Their "read-and-react" chemistry was on full display during a pick-and-roll sequence where Bueckers found Fudd for a mid-range pull-up after a...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Paige Bueckers On Dallas Wings’ New Offensive System: ‘Never A Stagnant Moment’

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DHJ Quick Take: The System Shift The European Influence: Head coach Jose Fernandez is moving the Wings away from isolation-heavy sets toward a "European-style" approach centered on ball movement and misdirection. As Curt Miller noted, the goal is to keep the defense in constant rotation. Unlocking Bueckers Off-Ball: By utilizing...
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers dribbles during a training camp practice session at College Park Center in Arlington.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 6 Interviews: Jose Fernandez, Paige Bueckers, Rayah Marshall And Amy Okonkwo

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DHJ Quick Take: Friday Takeaways Off-Ball Versatility: Head coach Jose Fernandez provided a key schematic insight by outlining a specific Paige Bueckers off-ball package. By utilizing Odyssey Sims, JJ Quinerly, and Lindsay Allen to handle primary playmaking duties, Fernandez aims to leverage Bueckers' gravity as a scorer—a tactical shift that...
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