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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.
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, NBA
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‘He’s Built Differently’: Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall Guide Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks Past Brooklyn Nets

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The Dallas Mavericks leaned heavily on execution, patience, and leadership Monday night, riding a composed performance from Cooper Flagg and timely contributions across a shortened rotation to a 113–105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center. Dallas led wire to wire, took control early, and answered every Brooklyn...
Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Could Return After NBA All-Star Break

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As the Dallas Mavericks navigate a season influenced by injuries and uncertainty, one of the most significant storylines surrounding the franchise remains the ongoing recovery of Kyrie Irving. While the Mavericks have not publicly communicated a return timetable for Irving, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com there has been no indication he will...
Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks, NBA News
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‘Plenty Left In The Tank’: Klay Thompson Reaches 900 NBA Games As Dallas Mavericks Search For Stability

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In a season defined by instability, rotation changes, and narrow margins, Klay Thompson offered the Dallas Mavericks something increasingly rare Thursday night: clarity. Coming off the bench in his 900th career NBA game, Thompson delivered a vintage shooting performance in the Mavericks’ 116–114 loss to the Utah Jazz, scoring 23...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, NBA
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‘That’s A Go-To Guy Late’: Anthony Davis Injury, Turnovers Undo Dallas Mavericks Late Push In Loss To Utah Jazz

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The Dallas Mavericks went nearly six minutes without committing a turnover Thursday night at Delta Center, opening their rematch with the Utah Jazz with the kind of control they have searched for throughout a difficult season. For a team that entered the night 14–23 overall, 4–13 on the road, and...
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