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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.
Daniel Gafford dunks the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the Denver Nuggets
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‘He’ll Be Ready’: Dallas Mavericks Regain Daniel Gafford Before Facing Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers

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The Dallas Mavericks will have Daniel Gafford available Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but his return will come within a structure that has steadied the team during his absence. Gafford was a full participant in shootaround and practice this week, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Friday that the...
Luka Dončić looks to pass for the Los Angeles Lakers as Naji Marshall defends for the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center
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Everything To Know About Winter Storm Impacting Dallas Mavericks’ Game Against Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers On Saturday

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North Texas is bracing for a major winter storm during one of the busiest sports weekends of the season, but the Dallas Mavericks still expect Saturday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers to be played as scheduled at American Airlines Center. Below is everything fans need to know...
Stephen Curry flashes a two-finger gesture during Warriors game at American Airlines Center
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‘Nothing But Mutual Respect’: Stephen Curry Wears Kyrie Irving’s KAI 3 In Dallas During Sneaker Free Agency

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Stephen Curry arrived at American Airlines Center on Thursday night carrying more than another pregame storyline. In his hands were Kyrie Irving’s latest on-court sneakers, while a different pair from Irving’s lifestyle line covered his feet — a subtle but unmistakable moment during Curry’s season-long run as a sneaker free...
Max Christie contests a three-point attempt by Stephen Curry at American Airlines Center during a game against the Golden State Warriors
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‘Just Composure’: Dallas Mavericks Close With Authority To Beat Golden State Warriors As Naji Marshall, Cooper Flagg Lead Fourth-Quarter Surge

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The Dallas Mavericks spent months living on the wrong side of tight finishes, absorbing the kind of late-game lessons that only accumulate through repetition: a missed rotation that turns into a corner three, a hurried pass that becomes a runout, a forced shot that fuels a fast break the other...
Kyrie Irving talks to the sideline during the Dallas Mavericks’ Jan. 17, 2025 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Jason Kidd Says Kyrie Irving’s Return Won’t Be Impacted By Dallas Mavericks’ Standings Outlook

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd offered his most detailed update yet on Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn ACL, reinforcing that while progress continues, no return timeline has been established, and the team’s position in the standings will not factor into the decision. Before the injury, Irving was playing...
P.J. Washington shoots a jump shot during pregame warmups at American Airlines Center before the Dallas Mavericks face the Philadelphia 76ers
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Dallas Mavericks To Limit Minutes For P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks will welcome back P.J. Washington on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors, but with clear guardrails in place as Dallas continues to manage health and workload across its rotation. Washington is available after practicing Wednesday and will play under a minutes restriction below 30 minutes, according...
Daniel Gafford shoots jump shots during pregame warmups for the Dallas Mavericks before facing the Denver Nuggets
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Daniel Gafford Returns To Dallas Mavericks Practice, Doubtful Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks returned to the practice floor Wednesday, coming off one of their most complete performances of the season — a 114–97 road win over the New York Knicks — with their interior rotation beginning to stabilize ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. That picture...
P.J. Washington shoots free throws during a pregame workout at American Airlines Center before Mavericks vs. Nets
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P.J. Washington Practices, Set To Return For Dallas Mavericks Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks took a meaningful step toward stabilizing their rotation Wednesday, with P.J. Washington returning to practice and positioning himself to play Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Washington missed Dallas’ previous two games due to personal reasons after initially dealing with a right ankle sprain. His return...
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