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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.
Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Max Christie of the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026.
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Mavericks Let Control Slip Late as Luka Dončić’s Defense Fuels Los Angeles Lakers’ Rally In Dallas

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The scene felt familiar even before the opening tip. Fans navigated icy roads and freezing temperatures across North Texas to fill American Airlines Center, drawn by the weight of a return that still carries consequence. Luka Dončić walked back into the building he once owned emotionally and competitively, this time...
Luka Dončić looks to pass for the Los Angeles Lakers as P.J. Washington defends for the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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‘I Love The Challenge’: Dallas Mavericks Prepare For Luka Dončić’s Second Return To Dallas

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The first time Luka Dončić walked back into American Airlines Center as an opponent, the night felt less like a basketball game and more like a reckoning. This weekend, the Dallas Mavericks will face Dončić for just the second time in Dallas since the franchise-altering trade that sent him to...
Jimmy Butler dribbles the ball for the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Sources: Golden State Warriors Not Planning To Trade Jimmy Butler Or Pursue Anthony Davis Before Deadline

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The Golden State Warriors remain open to evaluating different roster possibilities following Jimmy Butler III’s torn right ACL, but a major pivot involving another blockbuster move is not expected as the organization balances the short-term impact of the injury with a longer-term outlook. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Golden State...
Kevin Durant drives to the basket for the Houston Rockets against Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Begins Light On-Court Work Amid Hand Injury Recovery

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Anthony Davis has taken an initial step in his recovery as the Dallas Mavericks continue managing his absence from the lineup. Sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand, Davis has returned to Dallas and is working through the early stages of the rehabilitation process. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that Davis...
Daniel Gafford dunks the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the Denver Nuggets
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‘He’ll Be Ready’: Dallas Mavericks Regain Daniel Gafford Before Facing Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers

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The Dallas Mavericks will have Daniel Gafford available Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but his return will come within a structure that has steadied the team during his absence. Gafford was a full participant in shootaround and practice this week, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Friday that the...
Luka Dončić looks to pass for the Los Angeles Lakers as Naji Marshall defends for the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center
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Everything To Know About Winter Storm Impacting Dallas Mavericks’ Game Against Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers On Saturday

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North Texas is bracing for a major winter storm during one of the busiest sports weekends of the season, but the Dallas Mavericks still expect Saturday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers to be played as scheduled at American Airlines Center. Below is everything fans need to know...
Stephen Curry flashes a two-finger gesture during Warriors game at American Airlines Center
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‘Nothing But Mutual Respect’: Stephen Curry Wears Kyrie Irving’s KAI 3 In Dallas During Sneaker Free Agency

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Stephen Curry arrived at American Airlines Center on Thursday night carrying more than another pregame storyline. In his hands were Kyrie Irving’s latest on-court sneakers, while a different pair from Irving’s lifestyle line covered his feet — a subtle but unmistakable moment during Curry’s season-long run as a sneaker free...
Max Christie contests a three-point attempt by Stephen Curry at American Airlines Center during a game against the Golden State Warriors
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‘Just Composure’: Dallas Mavericks Close With Authority To Beat Golden State Warriors As Naji Marshall, Cooper Flagg Lead Fourth-Quarter Surge

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The Dallas Mavericks spent months living on the wrong side of tight finishes, absorbing the kind of late-game lessons that only accumulate through repetition: a missed rotation that turns into a corner three, a hurried pass that becomes a runout, a forced shot that fuels a fast break the other...
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