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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.
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...
Ryan Nembhard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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‘Just Finding The Open Man’: Ryan Nembhard’s Impact Grows In Starting Role For Dallas Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Ryan Nembhard does not need the spotlight. He just needs the ball and an open teammate. In Friday night's 138-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center, Nembhard started at point guard and finished with 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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‘They Didn’t Really Feel Us’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Cleveland Cavaliers 138-105 To Open Mini-Series

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The Dallas Mavericks couldn't slow down Evan Mobley during Friday night's 138-105 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center. Despite only playing 23 minutes, he tied his season high with 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting, and the Cavs quickly pulled away from the Mavs. Donovan Mitchell added 24...
Khris Middleton of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against Tyler Burton of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on March 12, 2026.
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‘You Keep Firing’: Khris Middleton Erupts For 35 Points Off The Bench, Dallas Mavericks End Eight-Game Skid In Memphis

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The Dallas Mavericks briefly appeared at risk of squandering a chance to end their eight-game losing streak. A 20-point first-half lead had vanished, the Memphis Grizzlies had just tied the game at 84 with just over a minute left in the third quarter, and FedExForum was as loud as it...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks battles Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena.
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‘We Just Couldn’t Make The Plays Down The Stretch’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Atlanta Hawks 124-112, Extending Losing Streak To Eight

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As the Dallas Mavericks continue to play out a six-game road trip, the losses continue to pile up. The team dropped its eighth consecutive game — this time, losing 124-112 against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Tuesday night. Dallas has now lost 18 of its last 20...
Paige Bueckers holds a basketball while posing in her USA Basketball uniform ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico.
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Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Sees ‘Fire’ And ‘Versatility’ As Team USA’s Edge At Women’s World Cup Qualifier

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Paige Bueckers spent years competing against many of her current USA Basketball teammates at the youth level. On Monday, she got her first taste of what it looks like when all that familiarity points in the same direction. Bueckers spoke with reporters after USA Basketball's first practice on site ahead...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026.
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‘We Haven’t Played A Ton Of Teams Like That’: Cooper Flagg Sees Toronto Raptors’ Aggressive Defense As Valuable Learning Experience

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The Toronto Raptors did not make things easy for Cooper Flagg during the Dallas Mavericks' 122-92 loss on Sunday night. It was an experience the Dallas Mavericks rookie can appreciate as he goes through his rookie NBA season, eager to grow in any way that he can. From the opening...
Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 8, 2026.
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‘They Sped Us Up’: Dallas Mavericks Commit 19 Turnovers In 122-92 Rout At Toronto, Setting Franchise Record For Worst Loss Against Raptors

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Jason Kidd emphasized before tip-off that taking care of the ball was the number one priority against a Toronto defense built to pressure and push pace. His team turned it over 19 times. The Dallas Mavericks fell 122-92 to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena, the largest...
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