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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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‘There Was Never a Doubt’: Paige Bueckers Fully Commits to Dallas Wings Rebuild Ahead of WNBA Debut

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The Dallas Wings’ rebuild isn’t just underway—it’s already taken shape. With the franchise selecting Paige Bueckers as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the organization has landed a player widely regarded as a generational talent, and one eager to lead the turnaround. Rumors circulated for months...
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘You Want to Prove You Can Do It’: Paige Bueckers Aims to Bring Defensive Versatility to WNBA Stage

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Paige Bueckers built her reputation at UConn with poise, playmaking, and scoring brilliance. But as she enters her rookie season with the Dallas Wings, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is focused on something more foundational: defense, growth, and daily development. While her offensive prowess drew...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington, WNBA
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‘We’re Setting the Foundation’: Paige Bueckers Defines Success in Rookie Season with Dallas Wings

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers isn’t measuring her rookie WNBA season by points, assists, or accolades. Instead, she’s focused on daily growth, leadership, and building something bigger than herself. Speaking during Thursday’s media session, the No. 1 overall pick was asked what success looks like for her in year one....
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Inside Dallas Wings Training Camp: Carrington Leading Defensive Focus, Offense Adds Intriguing Layers

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As the Dallas Wings ramp up preparations for the 2025 WNBA regular season, Thursday’s practice strongly emphasized defensive principles, focusing on pick-and-roll and handoff coverages. A key theme during the practice was hedging—executing it cleanly and ensuring that the team’s terminology and communication were fully aligned. Coaches emphasized recognizing gray-area...
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