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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.
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Luka Dončić
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‘I’m Also a Maverick for Life’: Dallas Mavericks Icon Dirk Nowitzki Remains Torn on Luka Dončić Trade

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Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Seattle Storm
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How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Seattle Storm: Paige Bueckers Returns Home After Record 44-Point Game, Amy Okonkwo Set for Debut on Friday, August 22

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The Dallas Wings return home to College Park Center on Friday night to open a three-game homestand against the Seattle Storm. Tipoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. CT on ION. Friday marks the Wings’ annual “Celebrate Arlington” game presented by Arlington CVB, which will feature a business showcase on the...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA
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‘She’s So Efficient, It’s Unbelievable’: Paige Bueckers Scores Record 44 Points in Dallas Wings’ Loss to Los Angeles Sparks

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Kelsey Plum banked in the winning shot just before the final buzzer, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 81–80 on Wednesday night to spoil rookie Paige Bueckers’ career-high 44-point performance at Crypto.com Arena. Bueckers was nearly flawless, going 17-of-21 from the field, 4-of-4 from three, and 6-of-6...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘She Is Rookie of the Year’: Chris Koclanes Makes Paige Bueckers’ Case Ahead of Los Angeles Sparks Matchup

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Before the Dallas Wings tipped off against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night, head coach Chris Koclanes didn’t hesitate when asked why rookie guard Paige Bueckers deserves the league’s top first-year honor. “I mean, it’s just clear. She is Rookie of the Year. There’s no question. She just is,”...
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