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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.
Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Enjoy the Journey’: VJ Edgecombe Reveals Advice From Klay Thompson

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VJ Edgecombe doesn’t carry himself like your typical 19-year-old rookie. Maybe that’s because before hearing his name called on draft night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ No. 3 overall pick got a dose of perspective from one of the NBA’s most respected veterans. In the days before the 2025 NBA Draft, four-time...
Kristaps Porziņģis, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, NBA
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‘That Was a Nice Surprise’: Kristaps Porziņģis Thought He Was Getting Traded to San Antonio Spurs

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Kristaps Porziņģis expected to be traded to a new NBA team after the Boston Celtics’ 2024 championship run was followed by a first-round playoff exit and Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury. What he didn’t expect was to land with the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics traded Porziņģis to the Hawks on...
Ethan Casson, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA
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‘One of Our Industry’s Most Respected Executives’: Dallas Mavericks Hire Ethan Casson as President

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The Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of longtime sports executive Ethan Casson as the organization’s new president, effective August 11. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Rick Welts and oversee the franchise’s day-to-day business operations. Casson’s appointment marks an addition in a newly created role, allowing Welts to shift...
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, New York Liberty, WNBA
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‘We’re Building That Chemistry’: Dallas Wings Top New York Liberty Behind Arike Ogunbowale’s Historic Night

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What unfolded Monday night at College Park Center was more than just a win—it was a reminder of how dangerous the Dallas Wings can be when everything clicks. Behind a historic double-double from Arike Ogunbowale and another composed performance from Paige Bueckers, the Wings stunned the defending champion New York...
Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty, WNBA
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‘No Timeline’: Breanna Stewart to Miss Dallas Wings Game as New York Liberty Take Cautious Approach

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Breanna Stewart will not play in Monday night’s matchup against the Dallas Wings, and the New York Liberty has not established a timetable for her return following a right leg injury sustained over the weekend. “There’s no timeline,” Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said during Monday’s pregame availability. “And I’m...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We’re Being Extremely Cautious’: Dallas Wings Regain Paige Bueckers and Myisha Hines-Allen for Matchup vs. New York Liberty

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The Dallas Wings will welcome back two key players Monday night as they host the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty on ESPN. Rookie guard Paige Bueckers and forward Myisha Hines-Allen are both available after missing Sunday’s game, giving Dallas a much-needed boost amid one of the league’s most grueling...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty: Paige Bueckers Nears Rookie Steals Milestone, Haley Jones Continues Scoring Surge on Monday, July 28

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The Dallas Wings continue their four-game homestand on Monday night as they take on the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty for the first of three meetings this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT at College Park Center in Arlington, and the game will air nationally on ESPN....
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