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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.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd getting shots up during gameday shootaround at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Preseason Debut: How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever, TV Channel, Tip-Off Time

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DHJ Quick Take: How To Watch Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut: The unofficial start of the Azzi Fudd era in Dallas is the headline story of the preseason. Pairing her with reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers creates a highly anticipated young Dallas Wings backcourt. Broadcast...
Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith asks a question to teammate Alysha Clark during a media availability session.
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‘The Goal Is To Win’: Alanna Smith, Jose Fernandez Preview Dallas Wings’ Preseason Opener At Indiana Fever

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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Near Preseason Opener Defensive Tone-Setter: Alanna Smith’s debut is the most significant tactical storyline for Dallas. As the reigning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, her "one-percenter" mentality is the mechanical necessity required to anchor a shorthanded Wings frontcourt while Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier...
Cooper Flagg poses with the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy alongside head coach Jason Kidd at American Airlines Center.
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‘It Means Everything’: Dallas Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Reflects On NBA Rookie Of The Year Award

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DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Talks Rookie of the Year Honor The Validation of Work: During his press conference at American Airlines Center, Cooper Flagg emphasized that the Rookie of the Year trophy is a reflection of a lifelong commitment. By acknowledging the "hours put in" before his NBA career began, Flagg positioned himself...
Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly posing for a portrait during 2026 WNBA Media Day at College Park Center.
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Dallas Wings Practice Recap: JJ Quinerly, Lindsay Allen Increase Activity, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu Debuts As Preseason Opener Looms

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DHJ Quick Take: Tuesday's Takeaways from Dallas Wings Practice The Guard Rotation Stabilizes: The increased activity from JJ Quinerly and Lindsay Allen is the most significant development of the week. With Arike Ogunbowale still navigating overseas travel, the potential return of Quinerly—who has spent her recovery time studying Odyssey Sims'...
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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‘Let’s See Who Gets That Ring for Dallas First’: Paige Bueckers’ Message To Cooper Flagg After Rookie Of The Year Award

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DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Double The Challenge: Shortly after the NBA announcement, Paige Bueckers—the reigning 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year—sent a Gatorade voice message to Cooper Flagg. Highlighting their status as the city's newest cornerstones, she challenged the Mavericks star: "Let's see who gets that ring for Dallas...
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