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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 talks with Brandon Williams between plays during Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center
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Cooper Flagg Faces Uncertain Injury Status Before Dallas Mavericks Host Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Dallas Mavericks listed Cooper Flagg as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team continues to manage a left ankle issue rather than forcing a return. Flagg had been listed doubtful for Sunday’s scheduled game in Milwaukee, but the Mavericks never took the floor after travel...
Luka Dončić shoots during pregame warmups for the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center
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‘A Little Bit Easier’: Luka Dončić Comes Back To Dallas More Settled With Los Angeles Lakers

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By the time Luka Dončić stepped onto the floor for his pregame workout Saturday night, the reaction inside American Airlines Center made one thing clear: Dallas still knows exactly who he is. Before the opening tip of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116–110 comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks, Dončić jogged...
Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Max Christie of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026.
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Mavericks Let Control Slip Late as Luka Dončić’s Defense Fuels Los Angeles Lakers’ Rally In Dallas

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The scene felt familiar even before the opening tip. Fans navigated icy roads and freezing temperatures across North Texas to fill American Airlines Center, drawn by the weight of a return that still carries consequence. Luka Dončić walked back into the building he once owned emotionally and competitively, this time...
Luka Dončić looks to pass for the Los Angeles Lakers as P.J. Washington defends for the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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‘I Love The Challenge’: Dallas Mavericks Prepare For Luka Dončić’s Second Return To Dallas

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The first time Luka Dončić walked back into American Airlines Center as an opponent, the night felt less like a basketball game and more like a reckoning. This weekend, the Dallas Mavericks will face Dončić for just the second time in Dallas since the franchise-altering trade that sent him to...
Jimmy Butler dribbles the ball for the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Sources: Golden State Warriors Not Planning To Trade Jimmy Butler Or Pursue Anthony Davis Before Deadline

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The Golden State Warriors remain open to evaluating different roster possibilities following Jimmy Butler III’s torn right ACL, but a major pivot involving another blockbuster move is not expected as the organization balances the short-term impact of the injury with a longer-term outlook. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Golden State...
Kevin Durant drives to the basket for the Houston Rockets against Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Begins Light On-Court Work Amid Hand Injury Recovery

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Anthony Davis has taken an initial step in his recovery as the Dallas Mavericks continue managing his absence from the lineup. Sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand, Davis has returned to Dallas and is working through the early stages of the rehabilitation process. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that Davis...
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