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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 breakdown of on-court 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 Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he appeared 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: Tyus Jones looks on during the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Indiana Pacers
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Trade For Tyus Jones, Re-Route Malaki Branham To Charlotte Hornets

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The Dallas Mavericks continued reshaping their roster ahead of Wednesday’s NBA trade deadline, making another move directly tied to their blockbuster Anthony Davis deal. Dallas has traded Malaki Branham to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran point guard Tyus Jones, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Branham had arrived in Dallas just...
NBA: Ja Morant looks on after the game at FedExForum following Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
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Sources: Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings Linked To Buy-Low Ja Morant Trade

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Ja Morant’s name continues to circulate in trade conversations ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA deadline, but the trade market around the Memphis Grizzlies guard remains limited. If Memphis can find an acceptable deal, Morant is expected to be moved, but it remains to be seen if that will occur....
NBA: Kristaps Porzingis reacts during the first quarter for the Atlanta Hawks against the New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena.
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Sources: Golden State Warriors Trade Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield To Atlanta Hawks For Kristaps Porziņģis

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The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for veteran center Kristaps Porziņģis, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. The deal, which does not include draft compensation, brings a definitive close to Golden State’s long-running Kuminga saga and signals a clear...
NBA players Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Envision Strong Potential Fit Between Cooper Flagg And Kyrie Irving

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The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Anthony Davis marked a decisive step toward resetting both their roster and financial structure, but league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com the move was not made in isolation. Internally, the Mavericks continue to see strong long-term potential in pairing Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg once Irving...
NBA: Anthony Davis controls the ball during the first half at American Airlines Center against the Philadelphia 76ers
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis To Washington Wizards, Reset Around Cooper Flagg

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Nearly three months after Nico Harrison was dismissed as general manager, the player he identified as the centerpiece of the Dallas Mavericks’ post–Luka Dončić championship vision is headed to a new destination. The Mavericks have agreed to trade Anthony Davis, along with Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Danté Exum, to...
NBA: Cooper Flagg dribbles the ball up court for the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center
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‘He’s In A Groove’: Dallas Mavericks’ Slide Continues As Boston Celtics Pull Away Despite Cooper Flagg’s Latest Surge

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With less than 48 hours remaining before the NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks took the floor Tuesday night already stretched thin. Injuries had pared down the rotation, trade chatter hovered in the background, and a four-game losing streak had tightened the margin for error. Through it all, Cooper Flagg...
NBA: Brandon Williams controls the ball for the Dallas Mavericks during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center
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D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Williams Ruled Out As Dallas Mavericks Face Boston Celtics

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The Dallas Mavericks will be without two key backcourt pieces Tuesday night, further stretching an already depleted rotation ahead of their matchup with the Boston Celtics. D'Angelo Russell and Brandon Williams were both ruled out on the updated injury report before Dallas hosts Boston at American Airlines Center. Russell is...
NBA: Darius Garland drives to the basket for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome
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Sources: LA Clippers Trade James Harden To Cleveland Cavaliers For Darius Garland

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers finalized a deadline-altering trade that reshaped both franchises’ backcourts, sending James Harden to Cleveland in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. Cleveland had pushed for a first-round swap during negotiations, but the final structure stopped short of that...
NBA: Cooper Flagg reacts on the court during the second half at American Airlines Center against the Charlotte Hornets
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Cooper Flagg’s January Dominance Earns Third Straight Rookie Of The Month Honor

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The NBA’s January awards announcement delivered another milestone for the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise rookie. Cooper Flagg was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the third consecutive time, extending a run that has placed him among the most decorated first-year players in team history and strengthening his position...
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