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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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‘You’re Managing It at All Times’: Paige Bueckers Details Patellar Tendonitis Management Since High School

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Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers isn’t interested in taking nights off — even when her body might need it. After sitting out Saturday’s 79–71 win over the Washington Mystics, Bueckers returned to practice Tuesday and explained her ongoing battle with injury management in her first professional season. “It’s difficult, but...
God Shammgod, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Sources: God Shammgod to Join Orlando Magic as Assistant Coach

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Dallas Mavericks assistant coach and longtime player development specialist God Shammgod is joining the Orlando Magic’s coaching staff as an assistant, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Shammgod’s contract with the Mavericks recently expired, and he has agreed to a new position under head coach Jamahl Mosley, who spent seven seasons as an...
Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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Arike Ogunbowale Headlines Lengthy Dallas Wings Injury Report Before Phoenix Mercury Matchup

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The Dallas Wings will again be without several key contributors when they host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night at College Park Center, continuing a season of lineup instability due to injuries. Arike Ogunbowale (left thumb) has been ruled out, while Maddy Siegrist (right knee) remains sidelined without a timetable...
Spencer Dinwiddie, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Sources: Spencer Dinwiddie Leaves Dallas Mavericks, Signs with Charlotte Hornets

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Spencer Dinwiddie will sign a one-year, veteran minimum contract with the Charlotte Hornets, league sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The 32-year-old guard departs the Dallas Mavericks after playing a key role during the 2024–25 season, including a stretch as a starter following Kyrie Irving’s ACL injury. Dinwiddie, entering his 12th NBA...
Jared Dudley, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Sources: Denver Nuggets Hire J.J. Barea, Continue Pursuit of Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach Jared Dudley

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The Denver Nuggets have hired former Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea as an assistant coach and have formally requested permission to interview Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Barea, 41, joins head coach David Adelman’s staff following a decorated 14-year NBA career that included two stints with the...
Nico Harrison, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘A Really, Really Good Team’: Mark Cuban Praises Nico Harrison for Dallas Mavericks’ Outlook

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Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban believes the team is well-positioned for long-term success despite the challenges of the NBA’s new financial landscape. Speaking Friday during Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference, Cuban praised team president and general manager Nico Harrison for managing the salary cap constraints that have forced...
Curt Miller, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We Will Sign Someone’: Curt Miller Says Dallas Wings in Talks to Fill Roster Spot Before Thursday

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The Dallas Wings will sign a player before Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury, general manager Curt Miller confirmed Tuesday, following the release of two hardship signees and a trade that opened up a 12th roster spot. “Yes. We will sign someone before Thursday’s game,” Miller said. “We are in...
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