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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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Paige Bueckers Becomes DoorDash’s First Athlete Creative Director, Launches Exclusive Merch for WNBA Tip-Off

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DoorDash has named WNBA star Paige Bueckers as its first-ever athlete Creative Director, marking a significant step in the brand’s growing involvement in women’s sports. The multi-year partnership begins with the 2025–26 WNBA season and includes a special merchandise drop in collaboration with Playa Society, available exclusively at playasociety.com from...
Rolando Blackman, Dallas Mavericks, NBA Draft Lottery
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‘Goosebumps All Over’: Rolando Blackman Reacts to Dallas Mavericks Winning No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft Lottery

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Rolando Blackman knew something special was in the air. Representing the Dallas Mavericks at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, the franchise icon arrived over two hours early, hoping to will something historic into existence. What followed was a night that left him speechless — and covered in goosebumps....
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA, DiJonai Carrington, Arike Ogunbowale
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Dallas Wings Notebook: From Offensive Installs to Leadership Growth, Team Sharpens Focus Ahead of Opener

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As the Dallas Wings continue their final week of training camp, Monday’s practice offered a detailed look into the evolving structure of the team’s offense. During the open portion of practice, the Wings worked extensively on installing their Ram Spain action and principles from their Spread offense, reinforcing pace, spacing,...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘We All Want Each Other to Succeed’: Wings Rout Antelopes Behind Balanced Attack, Paige Bueckers Shines in Home Debut

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The Dallas Wings capped their 2025 preseason with a dominant 119–52 victory over the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League on Saturday night at College Park Center. It marked the team’s first appearance on their home court this season and drew a sellout crowd of 6,251. It marked...
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