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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.
Naji Marshall drives against Gary Payton II and Draymond Green during Mavericks–Warriors overtime on March 23, 2026.
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‘We Trust That Shot’: Klay Thompson Backs Naji Marshall After Late‑Game Look vs. Golden State Warriors

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The play was the right one. Klay Thompson wants to make that clear. With the Dallas Mavericks trailing the Golden State Warriors in the final seconds of regulation Monday night, Cooper Flagg drove baseline, drew the defense, and found Naji Marshall wide open on the perimeter. The shot rimmed out....
Brandon Williams drives to the basket during Mavericks vs. Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 16, 2026.
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Dallas Mavericks Update Daniel Gafford, Brandon Williams After Shootaround In Denver

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Both Daniel Gafford and Brandon Williams were on the court at Wednesday morning’s shootaround in Denver as the Dallas Mavericks prepare for tonight’s game against the Nuggets at Ball Arena. Gafford participated in the session and remains questionable with a right shoulder sprain. Williams, also listed as questionable under the...
Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter on March 23, 2026 in Dallas.
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Dallas Mavericks List Daniel Gafford, Brandon Williams As Questionable Against Denver Nuggets

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The Dallas Mavericks face a mixed bag regarding injury notes ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Daniel Gafford is questionable with a right shoulder sprain, Brandon Williams has been upgraded to questionable after missing three games in the concussion protocol, and Caleb Martin will sit out a fifth...
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