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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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‘Build on the Foundation’: Dallas Wings Adjust in Practice as Luisa Geiselsöder Joins Ahead of Seattle Storm Game

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The Dallas Wings returned to practice Sunday at College Park Center, focused on regrouping from their 99–84 loss against the Minnesota Lynx and preparing for Monday’s matchup against the Seattle Storm. German center Luisa Geiselsöder was in attendance, point guard Tyasha Harris participated fully, and the coaching staff emphasized defensive connectivity and...
Curt Miller, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘I’m Just Excited’: Curt Miller Breaks Down Dallas Wings’ Rebuild, Luisa Geiselsöder’s Arrival, Paige Bueckers’ WNBA Debut, and More

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Amid a franchise reset, the Dallas Wings are leaning into youth, new leadership, and long-term growth. With a dramatically reshaped roster, a new head coach in Chris Koclanes, and the buzz surrounding No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, general manager Curt Miller spoke with reporters to offer insight into the...
Luisa Geiselsöder, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘Excited for Her Potential’: Luisa Geiselsöder Reports to Dallas Wings, Could Play Against Seattle Storm

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The Dallas Wings officially welcomed German center Luisa Geiselsöder to the team on Sunday after her standout season in France. However, she did not participate in practice as she underwent medical evaluations. Instead, she spent the day intently observing from the sidelines, engaging with coaches and teammates as she began...
Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Rumors
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‘Luka’s My Dawg’: Naji Marshall Opens Up About Missing Luka Dončić After Trade

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Naji Marshall had only played 17 games alongside Luka Dončić before the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade their franchise superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers. But even in that short span, the connection made a lasting impact. Speaking recently on The Old Man and the Three podcast, Marshall opened up...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA
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‘I Would Have Dallas Winning the West’: Kevin Garnett Endorses Mavericks as Perfect Trade Fit for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Kevin Garnett has added fuel to one of the NBA offseason’s most speculative firestorms—advocating for the Dallas Mavericks as the ideal destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo if the two-time MVP leaves Milwaukee. Speaking on the "KG Certified" podcast alongside Paul Pierce, Garnett dismissed popular chatter about San Antonio as the frontrunner,...
Naji Marshall, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘I’m So Excited’: Naji Marshall Embraces Cooper Flagg’s Arrival as Dallas Mavericks Prepare for No. 1 Pick

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Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall isn’t hiding his enthusiasm for Cooper Flagg. In a recent appearance on The Young Man and The Three podcast, Marshall gave an unfiltered review of Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and likely future teammate in Dallas. “I love...
Cooper Flagg, Duke, NBA
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‘I Just Wonder if Dallas Would Listen’: Kevin O’Connor Floats Bold Boston Celtics Trade Idea for Cooper Flagg

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The Boston Celtics don’t own a lottery pick. They don’t have cap space. And yet, they’re at the center of one of the most intriguing draft rumors of the year: a potential trade-up for No. 1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg. This hypothetical—first floated by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor—gained traction during...
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘This Is a Starting Foundation’: Paige Bueckers Debuts, Dallas Wings Fall to Minnesota Lynx in Season Opener

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Napheesa Collier scored 34 points to spoil the WNBA debut of fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers and lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 victory over the Dallas Wings in Friday night’s season opener at College Park Center. The nationally televised matchup marked the beginning of a new era in...
Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier, Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA
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‘She’s Just a Great Person and Player’: Napheesa Collier Welcomes Paige Bueckers to the WNBA in Full-Circle Matchup

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Opening night of the 2025 WNBA season brings a sold-out crowd, a marquee matchup, and a generational debut when the Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx face off against each other. However, the matchup extends beyond the hardwood. Much attention is on Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick and newest...
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