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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.
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‘We’re Getting There’: Dallas Mavericks Show Summer League Growth in Practice Ahead of San Antonio Spurs Matchup

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One day after their NBA Summer League opener, the Dallas Mavericks returned to the practice court with a motivation to build on what they started. While Cooper Flagg’s debut drew most of the attention in Thursday’s 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, it was the work of supporting pieces...
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Dallas Wings Reveal Massive Arike Ogunbowale Injury News Before Indiana Fever Game

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The Dallas Wings are beginning to get healthier as they prepare for a nationally televised matchup against the Indiana Fever on Sunday. Following Friday’s practice, head coach Chris Koclanes confirmed that Arike Ogunbowale (left thumb) is set to return to the lineup, while DiJonai Carrington (rib) remains day-to-day. Ogunbowale, who...
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‘We Got the Win, That’s What Really Matters’: Cooper Flagg Grits Through Shooting Struggles in Summer League Debut

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Cooper Flagg’s professional debut wasn’t perfect, and he said so himself. But in a packed UNLV Thomas & Mack Center filled with excitement, noise, and expectation, the No. 1 overall pick still left his mark in the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers on...
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‘A Lot of Progression’: Melvin Ajinça Focused on Growth, Efficiency in Second Summer League with Mavericks

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One year after being selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Draft, Melvin Ajinça is back with the organization for a second run through Summer League—this time with more confidence, EuroLeague experience under his belt, and a clear understanding of what’s being asked of him. Ajinça, a 6-foot-7...
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‘We’ve Got to Be Better Defensively’: Dallas Wings Fall to Chicago Sky Despite Li Yueru’s Double-Double

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Li Yueru tallied a season-high 18 points and her third double-double of the season, but the Dallas Wings couldn't overcome a blistering third quarter from Rebecca Allen and dropped their third straight road game in an 87–76 loss to the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. Allen poured...
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‘My Confidence Is Through the Roof’: Miles Kelly Embracing Shooter’s Role with Dallas Mavericks in Summer League

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After transferring to Auburn for his senior season, Miles Kelly made the most of his final collegiate year by helping lead the Tigers to the 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four. Now, just months removed from that run, the 6-foot-6 guard is stepping into his next opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks...
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