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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.
Cooper Flagg dunking on Paolo Banchero Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic April 3 2026 American Airlines Center
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‘He’s In Rare Air’: Cooper Flagg Scores 51 Points In Historic Performance, But Dallas Mavericks Fall To Orlando Magic

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DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Historic Individual Brilliance, Collective Struggle: Cooper Flagg delivered the greatest scoring performance by a teenager in NBA history, dropping 51 points on 19-of-30 shooting. However, the Mavericks couldn't overcome an Orlando offense that carved them up for 35 assists and 138 points, extending Dallas's...
Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic reacts to a call during a game against the Toronto Raptors on March 29, 2026.
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‘They’re A Right-Handed Team’: Jason Kidd Wants Dallas Mavericks To Play Fast, Rebound Against Free-Throw-Hungry Orlando Magic

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DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Snapping the Skid: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven’t tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with Luka Dončić and the Lakers looming on Sunday, snapping the skid against Orlando is a...
Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic dribbles toward the basket while being defended by P.J. Washington of the Dallas Mavericks on March 5, 2026.
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‘We’ve Just Got To Be Ready To Compete’: Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks Seek Rare Home Win As Orlando Magic Come To Town

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DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks The Streak on the Line: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven't tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with the Lakers and Luka Dončić looming on Sunday, snapping the skid tonight against...
Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks runs up the court during a home game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center.
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Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson And Naji Marshall Return vs. Orlando Magic; Three Dallas Mavericks Doubtful

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DHJ Quick Take Reinforcements Arrive: Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall have all been cleared for Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, providing a massive lift to a shorthanded rotation. The Gafford Relief: Despite a frightening exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger, Gafford avoided the injury report entirely,...
Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a jumper over Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers during an NBA game at the Moda Center.
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Dallas Mavericks Practice Report: Daniel Gafford Cleared, Naji Marshall Returns Before Facing Orlando Magic

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DHJ Quick Take Gafford Avoids Injury Report: In a major boost for the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford is not expected to be listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando, despite a scary exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger. Marshall Returns, Washington Sidelined: Defensive standout Naji Marshall (15.5...
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