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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.
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers brings the ball up the floor and surveys the defense during a 5-on-5 scrimmage at College Park Center.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 3 Recap: Paige Bueckers Sets Championship Standards, Azzi Fudd Excels And 5-on-5 Takeaways

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Put in 'Very Good Day' The Leadership Standard: Jose Fernandez made it clear that "no one should ever question your effort as a pro." By highlighting Paige Bueckers' habit of being the first in the building for treatment and the last to leave the floor,...
Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James runs through drills during the third day of training camp in Arlington.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Interviews Day 3: Jose Fernandez, Aziaha James, Li Yueru And Grace Berger

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DHJ Quick Take: The Professional Standard The Global Game: Li Yueru noting that Fernandez’s "European influence" makes her more comfortable is a win for Dallas' frontcourt fluidity. Her focus on extending her range and building two-man game chemistry with Azzi Fudd suggests the Wings will utilize more high-post facilitation than...
Dallas Wings guards Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and Zee Spearman on the practice court during training camp in Arlington.
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 2 Clips: Defensive Identity, Bigs Skill Work And Guard Shooting

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DHJ Quick Take: Tactical Tape Study The Defensive Blueprint: The video of the "X-out" and "top-locking" drills confirms Jose Fernandez’s move toward a disruptive, high-pressure scheme. By prioritizing "fighting over" screens rather than switching screens, the Wings are attempting to avoid giving mismatches. Frontcourt Mobility: The positional work emphasizes the rim-running and elbow...
USA guard Paige Bueckers drives against New Zealand during the Women's World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Puerto Rico.
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‘She’s A Pro’: Paige Bueckers Is Built Different In Year 2, And Jose Fernandez Says It Will Show In Clutch Time

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DHJ Quick Take: The Physical Engine Fourth-Quarter Finishing: Jose Fernandez’s focus on the final 10 minutes is a direct response to the Wings' 10-34 finish a year ago. By adding the strength to "absorb contact" and finish at the rim, Bueckers is eliminating the late-game fatigue and physical pushback that...
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