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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 warms up during a pregame workout for the Dallas Mavericks before facing the Denver Nuggets
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Klay Thompson Ruled Out vs. Phoenix Suns As Dallas Mavericks Continue Adjusting Rotation

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Klay Thompson will not play Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, further thinning a Dallas Mavericks rotation already operating without several key contributors. Thompson, who had been listed as questionable due to rest, did not participate in shootaround and was officially ruled out ahead of tipoff. Dallas will also be...
NBA: Khris Middleton takes a jump shot during pregame warmups for the Dallas Mavericks in San Antonio
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‘It’s About Being Honest’: Khris Middleton Brings Veteran Voice As Dallas Mavericks Add Leadership To Young Core

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As the Dallas Mavericks continue adjusting to a reshaped roster and a season defined by transition, Khris Middleton is settling into a role that extends well beyond the box score. Middleton, a three-time All-Star and NBA champion, went through his first shootaround with the team Monday morning in Phoenix. It...
NBA: Klay Thompson runs up the court for the Dallas Mavericks during the first half against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center
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Klay Thompson Uncertain To Play As Dallas Mavericks Face Suns In Phoenix

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Klay Thompson’s availability remains unresolved heading into Tuesday night as the Dallas Mavericks visit the Phoenix Suns, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to rest and not currently with the team. The matchup comes as Dallas continues to integrate multiple trade-deadline additions while Phoenix looks to reset after...
NBA: Marvin Bagley III in action for the Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center
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‘I’m Grateful For Every Moment’: Marvin Bagley III Makes History In Dallas Mavericks Debut Against San Antonio Spurs

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Marvin Bagley III’s first night in a Dallas Mavericks uniform offered an immediate glimpse of how the former No. 2 overall pick now fits into a team reshaping its frontcourt and evaluating pieces after the trade deadline. Bagley finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in Saturday’s 138–125...
NBA: Stephon Castle makes a steal for the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center
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‘He Flipped The Game’: Stephon Castle Erupts For Historic Night As San Antonio Spurs Run Past Dallas Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks’ first road test following a franchise-altering trade deadline unfolded much like their previous meeting with San Antonio, only louder, faster, and more decisive. Powered by a historic performance from Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks 138–125 on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center,...
NBA: Cooper Flagg celebrates a score with Anthony Davis during the second half at American Airlines Center against the Toronto Raptors.
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Inside The Washington Wizards’ Trade Gamble On Anthony Davis And The Dallas Mavericks’ Focus On Cooper Flagg

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Anthony Davis moved quickly to correct the public narrative after being traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. What he did not move quickly to do was commit to the direction of the franchise that acquired him. That tension — between clarification and commitment — has defined the...
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