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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.
Arike Ogunbowale driving hard past a perimeter defender with her right hand during a regular-season WNBA game.
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Arike Ogunbowale Brushes Off ‘Chitter Chatter’ As Dallas Wings Show Standard vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Dismisses ‘Chitter Chatter’ as Wings Show Identity vs. Mystics Rejecting the Course-Correction Narrative: Arike Ogunbowale firmly pushed back on the idea that Dallas overcame a two-game losing streak, framing the 92-69 rout of Washington as the baseline standard she expected out of the group from...
Paige Bueckers dribbling the basketball with her left hand while surveying the floor and advancing up the court under defensive pressure from Lucy Olsen.
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‘We Just Stayed Connected’: Paige Bueckers Breaks Down Dallas Wings’ Complete Two-Way Response vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Details Dallas Wings' Response Dallas Evens Record Following Homestand: The Dallas Wings wrapped up a three-game homestand Monday night by bouncing back from three losses in their previous four games to secure a 92-69 win over the Washington Mystics. Defensive Foundation Sets Early Tone: Dallas...
Jessica Shepard lowering her shoulder and dribbling the basketball with her right hand while driving past the tight perimeter defense of Kiki Iriafen.
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Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Postgame Interviews: Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard And Jose Fernandez (May 18, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Resilient Defensive Adjustments Spark Dallas' Bounce-Back Performance The Two-Day Structural Reconstruction: Dallas capitalized on a rare multi-day preparation window—consisting of a critical film session, two high-intensity team practices, and a tactical shootaround—to cement cohesive defensive connections for a newly formed roster that completely missed training camp. Back-Line...
NBA: Jason Kidd looks on from the sideline during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center
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Dallas Mavericks ‘Mutually Agree’ To Part Ways With Jason Kidd, Begin Search For Head Coach

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DHJ Quick Take: Front-Office Friction and Roster Upheaval End the Jason Kidd Era The Culmination of Front-Office Fractures: The mutual parting of ways between the Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd caps a chaotic 15-month stretch of organizational upheaval, triggered by the February 2025 Luka Dončić blockbuster trade and compounded...
Rookie guard Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings rising for a mid-range pull-up jump shot against the Washington Mystics at College Park Center.
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‘More Than Just That’: Azzi Fudd Weaponizes Mid-Range In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Elevates Bench Efficiency in Career-High Outing Mid-Range Production Surge: Rookie guard Azzi Fudd turned in the most productive scoring performance of her young professional career Monday night, contributing 12 points on a highly efficient 6-of-9 shooting. The No. 1 overall pick generated her scoring almost...
Guard Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings dribbling the ball at the perimeter against a Washington Mystics defender at College Park Center.
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‘Flying Around And Covering’: Rebuilt Defense Sparks Dallas Wings’ 92-69 Blowout Of Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Rebuilt Baseline Suffocates Mystics Core in Masterclass Response The Two-Day Defensive Reconstruction: Following absolute transparency regarding early-season defensive slippages, the Dallas Wings translated a rare consecutive-day practice block into an authoritative structural turnaround. Head coach Jose Fernandez credited the 92-69 blowout win over Washington entirely to rigorous...
Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics, WNBA
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How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics: Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron Face Off — Tip-Off Time, TV Channel

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Target Defensive Standardization Against Elite Mystics Youth Reestablishing the Floor: Following consecutive early-season defensive slippages against Atlanta and Minnesota, the Dallas Wings maximized a rare two-day practice window to rebuild their defensive baseline. Alysha Clark stressed that with a highly compressed schedule ahead, standardizing unified habits...
Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Dallas Wings Prepare To ‘Match That Energy’ Against Washington Mystics In Duel Of Young Teams

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rebuilt Baseline Braced for Hungry Mystics Core Reconstructed Frontcourt Respect: Ahead of Monday's homestand finale, Washington head coach Sydney Johnson praised the multi-level impact of Dallas' revamped frontline. Singling out Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, Johnson called them proven, high-level pros who completely reshape the unglamorous...
Maddy Siegrist of the Dallas Wings rising for a mid-range jump shot over Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx.
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‘He’s A Wonderful Coach’: Dallas Wings Players Back Jose Fernandez After His Accountability Comments

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Lock In Amid Outside Speculation Locker Room Solidarity: Following intense external speculation after Thursday's narrow 90-86 defeat, guards Aziaha James and forward Maddy Siegrist firmly dismissed reports of disconnect. Both players publicly defended head coach Jose Fernandez’s strict accountability style, stating the locker room remains entirely...
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