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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.
Jessica Shepard (32) of the Dallas Wings drives to the basket against Damiris Dantas (12) of the Indiana Fever.
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‘Championship Standard’: Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream Detail Matchup In Sold-Out Home Opener

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream Primer Arc Security: Jose Fernandez and Paige Bueckers both identified Atlanta’s transition three-point hunting as the top defensive priority. With Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, and Rhyne Howard leading the break, Dallas must shore up the perimeter discipline that wavered late in the...
Naz Hillmon (00) of the Atlanta Dream celebrates with Angel Reese (5) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center.
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Atlanta Dream Shootaround Interviews: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Detail Matchup Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings

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DHJ Quick Take: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Preview Dallas Wings Respect & Marketability: Angel Reese reflected on her storied "Class of 2020" respect with Paige Bueckers, noting how their shared platform continues to elevate the league's visibility as they lead the WNBA’s new era. Transition Focus: Allisha Gray identified transition...
Alanna Smith (8) of the Dallas Wings reaches for a loose ball against Sophie Cunningham (8) of the Indiana Fever.
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Dallas Wings Shootaround Interviews: Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard Detail Matchup Against Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream In Home Opener

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DHJ Quick Take: The Battle for the Boards Containing the "Double-Double Queen": After Angel Reese opened her Dream tenure with 14 rebounds, Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard are tasked with neutralizing her second-chance energy. Smith’s focus on "limiting Reese on the glass" is the game's swing factor; if Dallas can...
Arike Ogunbowale (24) of the Dallas Wings and Kelsey Mitchell (0) of the Indiana Fever battle for a loose ball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever Postgame Interviews: Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims & Jose Fernandez (May 9, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Postgame Perspectives from Indy Cohesive Efficiency: Jose Fernandez noted that the team’s 59.1% shooting percentage—the second-best in WNBA opener history—resulted from the roster’s immediate buy-in to a motion-heavy offensive identity and high-level ball movement. Backcourt Synergy: Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers addressed their fit as a duo,...
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