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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.
Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBa
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Paige Bueckers’ Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule As WNBA Prepares For Milestone Season

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The WNBA released its 2026 regular-season schedule Wednesday, setting the stage for a landmark 30th season that blends expansion, increased national reach, and continued growth — all while negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement remain ongoing. For the Dallas Wings, the announcement confirmed a 44-game slate running from May...
Cooper Flagg warms up during a pregame workout for the Dallas Mavericks before their game against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center.
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Cooper Flagg Minutes Restriction Remains Key Question As Dallas Mavericks Face 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 at Madison Square Garden — with a single rotation question still unresolved ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Golden...
Max Christie handles the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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‘Letting It Fly With Confidence’: Max Christie’s Eight-Three Night At Madison Square Garden Signals Elite Potential For Dallas Mavericks

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The first boos inside Madison Square Garden came earlier than anyone expected. Just 4 minutes and 50 seconds into the second quarter, Cooper Flagg pushed the ball ahead in transition and finished at the rim, stretching the Dallas Mavericks’ lead to 18. The Knicks immediately called timeout, but the mood...
Max Christie dribbles the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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‘Make Or Miss, We Were Playing Fast’: Dallas Mavericks Overwhelm New York Knicks As Pace, Shooting Take Over At MSG

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The circumstances suggested a grind. The execution delivered a rout. Short-handed and playing on the road against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, the Dallas Mavericks instead imposed their will from the opening tip Monday night, overwhelming the New York Knicks with speed, spacing, and sustained defensive pressure in...
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks Injury Updates: Will Cooper Flagg, Jalen Brunson Play?

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Two teams navigating very different standings but similar injury uncertainty will meet Monday afternoon when the New York Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks in the league’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day showcase. Dallas arrives with momentum after back-to-back wins over the Utah Jazz, while New York continues to search...
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA
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‘I’ve Got A Logo On My Back’: Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Makes His Feelings About Trade Rumors Very Clear

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As speculation around his future continues to circulate, Ja Morant made his stance clear while departing London: he does not want to leave the Memphis Grizzlies. He delivered that message after one of his strongest all-around performances of the season, leading the Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando...
NBA, Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
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‘Not Super Happy About It’: Dirk Nowitzki Reacts As Kevin Durant Passes Him On NBA All-Time Scoring List

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Kevin Durant’s climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list reached a milestone Sunday night that carries special significance in Dallas, as one of the game’s modern greats moved past one of the Mavericks’ most iconic figures. Late in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win, Durant calmly converted two free throws to...
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