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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.
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘It’s All About Health and Safety’: Dallas Wings Rest Paige Bueckers vs. Las Vegas Aces as Part of Long-Term Workload Plan

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The Dallas Wings ruled out Paige Bueckers for rest in Sunday's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. This marks the first time this season that the rookie guard will officially miss a game as part of a formal load management plan. Bueckers logged 37 minutes in Friday’s 86–76 loss to...
A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces, WNBA
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How to Watch Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces: Paige Bueckers Sits Out, Haley Jones Stays Hot, JJ Quinerly Makes History Push on Sunday, July 27

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The Dallas Wings open a crucial four-game homestand Sunday afternoon against the Las Vegas Aces. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT at College Park Center in Arlington. = The Wings (7–18) are coming off an 86–76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. In that game, they led...
Li Yueru, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Chicago Sky
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‘You Just Never Know’: Chris Koclanes Explains Li Yueru’s Limited Minutes vs. Golden State Valkyries

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After Friday’s 86–76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes offered insight into the team’s evolving rotation and decision to use smaller lineups. Starting center Li Yueru logged just 13 minutes in the loss as the Wings turned to smaller, more versatile combinations throughout the...
Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Kyrie Irving Recalls Luka Dončić’s Ruthless Three-Minute Dallas Mavericks Practice Takeover

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NBA fans know Luka Dončić as a walking highlight reel. But according to Kyrie Irving, one of Dončić's most jaw-dropping performances didn’t happen under arena lights; it happened at practice. During a recent Twitch stream, Irving described the moment in disbelief: “I witnessed him give somebody 24 points in three...
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