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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.
Klay Thompson defends Atlanta guard Nickeil Alexander‑Walker during the Mavericks’ game against the Hawks on March 18, 2026, at American Airlines Center.
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‘They Dominated The Physicality’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Atlanta Hawks 135-120, Extend Home Losing Streak To Nearly Two Months

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The Dallas Mavericks got a first-hand look Wednesday night at why the Atlanta Hawks are the hottest team in the NBA, and it was not a pretty sight. Atlanta won its 11th consecutive game, beating Dallas 135-120 at American Airlines Center in a game that was never close. The Hawks...
Nickeil Alexander-Walker drives against Jevon Carter during Hawks vs. Magic on March 16, 2026 at State Farm Arena.
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‘Hopefully End The Streak Tonight’: Dallas Mavericks Host Atlanta Hawks Riding 10-Game Win Streak

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The Atlanta Hawks arrive at American Airlines Center on Wednesday night riding the NBA's longest active winning streak. The Dallas Mavericks haven't won at home in nearly two months. Something has to give. Atlanta has won 10 straight, catapulting from the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff picture back to...
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks at a podium ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals in Las Vegas
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WNBA, Players Union Reach Tentative Agreement On New CBA

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The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association have reached a tentative verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, according to Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. A term sheet will now go to players and the WNBA Board of Governors for a vote to ratify the deal....
P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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How P.J. Washington At Center Unlocked The Dallas Mavericks’ Small-Ball Attack Against Cleveland Cavaliers

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Jason Kidd had a problem heading into Sunday's rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Daniel Gafford was resting, Dereck Lively II was out for the season, and the Dallas Mavericks had just been physically dominated at home two nights earlier. His solution was unconventional, starting 6-foot-7 P.J. Washington at center, but it was...
P.J. Washington Jr. #25 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Dean Wade #32 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on March 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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‘I’m A Mismatch’: Dallas Mavericks Start P.J. Washington At Center, Stun Cleveland Cavaliers 130-120 Behind Cooper Flagg’s Historic Night

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Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120 defeat that looked nothing like what happened Friday at American...
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