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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.
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‘No Excuses’: Dallas Mavericks Come Up Short Without Anthony Davis As Russell Westbrook Lifts Sacramento Kings

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The Dallas Mavericks spent Saturday night oscillating between progress and self-inflicted damage, and by the final buzzer, the latter again proved too costly. Behind a steady, milestone-filled performance from Russell Westbrook, the Sacramento Kings survived multiple Dallas rallies and closed out a 113–107 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden...
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Jason Kidd Shares Anthony Davis Injury Update Before Dallas Mavericks Face Sacramento Kings

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The Dallas Mavericks will be without Anthony Davis for Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, and head coach Jason Kidd made clear the team’s approach is rooted in caution rather than urgency. Davis has been ruled out as he continues to deal with right adductor soreness after exiting Thursday’s 126–116...
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Atlanta Hawks’ December Slide Draws Attention To Anthony Davis Trade Possibility

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As December has progressed, struggles have put the Atlanta Hawks in a position where league observers believe the organization may be more willing to explore a significant trade to change the trajectory of its season, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. Among the scenarios that continue to surface in league conversations is Atlanta’s...
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‘Losing AD Definitely Hurt’: Anthony Davis Injury Overshadows Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Loss To Golden State Warriors

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The result was secondary to the reality that unfolded midway through the second quarter. The Dallas Mavericks left Chase Center on Christmas Day with far more questions than answers after Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury and was ruled out as Dallas fell 126–116 to the Golden State Warriors. Davis...
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‘It Was Special’: Cooper Flagg Shines On Christmas As Dallas Mavericks Lose Anthony Davis, Fall To Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks arrived at Chase Center hoping Christmas Day might provide a reset — a chance to stabilize a season defined by injuries, uneven road trips, and constant lineup shuffling. Instead, the holiday delivered more of the same. A slow start, a familiar injury scare involving Anthony Davis, and...
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Klay Thompson Headlines 10-Player Dallas Mavericks Injury Report Before Christmas Day Game vs. Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks will take the floor on Christmas Day short-handed once again, carrying a lengthy injury report into a nationally televised matchup against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Dallas listed 10 players on its pregame availability report, underscoring how thin the rotation remains as the Mavericks look...
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