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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.
NBA: Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets talk after the game at American Airlines Center
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‘You Saw History’: Cooper Flagg’s 49-Point Night Collides With Late Turnover As Dallas Mavericks Fall To Charlotte Hornets

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History arrived early and lingered late Thursday night at American Airlines Center, unfolding in layers that stretched from the rafters to the final possession. The Dallas Mavericks honored franchise cornerstone Mark Aguirre with the retirement of his jersey, then watched rookie Cooper Flagg deliver one of the most statistically significant...
NBA: Cooper Flagg reacts with teammates Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson during the fourth quarter at Intuit Dome against the Los Angeles Clippers
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Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson Return vs. Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks Rest Naji Marshall

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The Dallas Mavericks will regain two key rotation pieces Thursday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets, with Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson both returning after sitting out Wednesday’s 118–105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dallas enters the second night of a back-to-back at 19–28, still navigating one of the...
NBA: The Dallas Mavericks logo is visible on the shorts of Anthony Davis before a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
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NBA Adjusts Dallas Mavericks Schedule, Extending Road-Heavy March Stretch

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The NBA announced multiple changes to the Dallas Mavericks’ schedule, rescheduling a postponed road game and moving up another matchup—adjustments that add to an already demanding travel slate for Dallas in March. The Mavericks’ road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, originally scheduled for April 1, has been moved to Thursday,...
NBA: P.J. Washington is defended by Anthony Edwards during the first quarter at American Airlines Center in a game between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves
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‘They Were Physical From The Start’: Dallas Mavericks Fall Short-Handed As Julius Randle, Minnesota Timberwolves Take Control

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The Dallas Mavericks spent most of Wednesday night attempting to stabilize a game that tilted out of their control almost immediately. Against a Minnesota team that set a physical tone from the opening possession, Dallas struggled to find offensive rhythm, balance floor spacing, or sustain momentum as injuries once again...
NBA: Anthony Edwards dribbles the ball for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Minnesota Timberwolves Update Anthony Edwards’ Injury Status Against Dallas Mavericks

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping momentum finally sticks. After snapping a season-long five-game losing streak with a 108-83 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Minnesota enters Wednesday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with its star guard back in the lineup. Anthony Edwards has been upgraded to available after...
NBA: Cooper Flagg drives to the rim for the Dallas Mavericks against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center
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Cooper Flagg Injury Update Before Dallas Mavericks Face Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Dallas Mavericks listed Cooper Flagg as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left ankle injury management, but new pregame activity provided a clearer picture of where things stand. Flagg was on the court during shootaround earlier Wednesday, a meaningful development as Dallas evaluates his availability...
Klay Thompson stands with his hands on his hips during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center
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Dallas Mavericks Reveal Klay Thompson Injury Update Before Facing Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Klay Thompson to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, adding uncertainty to Dallas’ rotation as tipoff approaches. Thompson did not participate in shootaround Wednesday morning. By contrast, Cooper Flagg was on the court during shootaround, even as he remains...
NBA: Cooper Flagg controls the ball for the Dallas Mavericks during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center
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‘It Means A Lot’: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg Reflects On Rising Stars Selection

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Cooper Flagg doesn’t need reminding of where the Dallas Mavericks sit in the Western Conference race as they enter Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 19-27 record. Still, his invitation to the Rising Stars challenge served as confirmation that his individual impact is being noticed across the league....
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