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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.
NBA Executive Believes Los Angeles Lakers 'Got Better' This Offseason and Could Reach Conference Finals Next Season
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NBA Executive Believes Los Angeles Lakers ‘Got Better’ This Offseason and Could Reach Conference Finals Next Season

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One NBA executive believes the Los Angeles Lakers "got better" this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. The NBA executive also thinks the Lakers, who lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 postseason in five games, could make the Western Conference Finals next season. Los Angeles...
JJ Quinerly, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, WNBA
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‘I Tried to Take That Away’: JJ Quinerly Details Clutch Stop to Seal Dallas Wings’ Road Win Over Indiana Fever

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The Dallas Wings didn’t just need a win Tuesday night — they needed proof they could close one out. Missing Arike Ogunbowale and facing a furious Indiana Fever rally, the Wings leaned on rookie guard JJ Quinerly’s relentless defense in the game’s final seconds to escape with an 81–80 victory...
Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics, WNBA
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‘Make Me Change My Ways’: Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston Debate Paige Bueckers vs. Sonia Citron for Rookie of the Year

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The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year award has been Paige Bueckers’ to lose from the moment she stepped on the court for the Dallas Wings. The No. 1 overall pick has delivered one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history — combining scoring, playmaking, efficiency, and leadership...
Maddy Siegrist, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, WNBA
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‘She’s Very Low Maintenance’: Maddy Siegrist’s Career Night Against Indiana Fever Extends Post-Injury Momentum

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With Arike Ogunbowale sidelined by right knee soreness, the Dallas Wings needed scoring from other sources to snap a five-game losing streak. Maddy Siegrist answered the call. The third-year forward delivered a career-high-tying 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in Dallas’ 81–80 win over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, stepping into...
Li Yueru, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, WNBA
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‘We Just Try to Get the Win’: Career-High Performances From Maddy Siegrist, Li Yueru Lift Dallas Wings Past Indiana Fever in Road Thriller

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The Dallas Wings (9-24) entered Tuesday night without Arike Ogunbowale, saw a 17-point lead nearly disappear, and still pulled out an 81–80 win over the Indiana Fever (18-15) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It marked just the fourth road win of the season (4-12 away) and third victory in a clutch game...
Grace Berger, Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, WNBa
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‘I’ve Really Been Enjoying My Time Here’: Grace Berger Grateful for Rest-of-Season Contract With Dallas Wings

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The Dallas Wings have finalized a rest-of-season contract for guard Grace Berger ahead of Tuesday’s nationally televised matchup on ESPN against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, solidifying her place in the team’s backcourt rotation. For Berger, the signing closes out a whirlwind summer of temporary deals, lineup adjustments, and...
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