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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.
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We’ve Got the Fight’: Dallas Wings’ First Win Streak Ends in Overtime Loss to Washington Mystics

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The Dallas Wings entered Sunday afternoon at CareFirst Arena riding their first winning streak of the season, showing signs of cohesion and competitive edge. But despite rallying from a 16-point deficit and forcing overtime with a clutch 3-pointer, they came up short in a 91-88 loss to the Washington Mystics....
Aziaha James, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Dallas Wings Podcast: Breaking Down Two-Game Win Streak, Previewing Mystics Matchup

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The latest episode of the Dallas Hoops Journal Podcast examines the Dallas Wings’ recent momentum shift following back-to-back wins over the Golden State Valkyries and Connecticut Sun — the team’s first winning streak of the 2025 season. Hosts April Maria Aguilar and Grant Afseth break down the key factors behind...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We Need That’: Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James Lead Dallas Wings Past Connecticut Sun for Second Straight Win

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The Dallas Wings showed poise, growth, and resilience in Friday night’s 86–83 win over the Connecticut Sun, riding career-best performances from rookies Aziaha James and Paige Bueckers to secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season. In front of a sellout crowd of 8,910 at Mohegan Sun Arena, the...
Li Yueru, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘I Love This Feeling’: Li Yueru Shows Potential in Dallas Wings Home Debut vs. Golden State Valkyries After Trade

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With Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsöder away for EuroBasket competition, the Dallas Wings faced a major void in the frontcourt. They didn’t have to wait long for help. Making her debut just three days after being acquired in a trade with the Seattle Storm, Li Yueru brought an immediate interior...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘I Didn’t Want to Embarrass Myself’: Paige Bueckers Throws Successful First Pitch at Texas Rangers Game

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Less than 24 hours after delivering her latest standout performance in a Dallas Wings uniform, Paige Bueckers took the mound at Globe Life Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday night’s game between the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Backed by her Wings teammates, Bueckers fired...
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, WNBA, Golden State Valkyries
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‘We Want to Win’: Dallas Wings Snap Skid with First Home Victory Behind Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale

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The Dallas Wings finally broke through at home. Paige Bueckers scored 20 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 19 points, six assists, and three steals, and the Wings earned their first home win of the season, beating the Golden State Valkyries 80–71 on Tuesday night at College Park Center. “It’s been a...
Kaila Charles, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘She Has Great Energy’: Kaila Charles, Haley Jones Join Dallas Wings as Li Yueru Adds Frontcourt Boost [Exclusive]

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The Dallas Wings have signed guard-forwards Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts, the team announced Tuesday. Both players participated in the team's shootaround at College Park Center and will be available for the Wings’ home game against the Golden State Valkyries. Dallas qualified for a hardship exemption after...
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