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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.
Kyrie Irving talks to the sideline during the Dallas Mavericks’ Jan. 17, 2025 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Jason Kidd Says Kyrie Irving’s Return Won’t Be Impacted By Dallas Mavericks’ Standings Outlook

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd offered his most detailed update yet on Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn ACL, reinforcing that while progress continues, no return timeline has been established, and the team’s position in the standings will not factor into the decision. Before the injury, Irving was playing...
P.J. Washington shoots a jump shot during pregame warmups at American Airlines Center before the Dallas Mavericks face the Philadelphia 76ers
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Dallas Mavericks To Limit Minutes For P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks will welcome back P.J. Washington on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors, but with clear guardrails in place as Dallas continues to manage health and workload across its rotation. Washington is available after practicing Wednesday and will play under a minutes restriction below 30 minutes, according...
Daniel Gafford shoots jump shots during pregame warmups for the Dallas Mavericks before facing the Denver Nuggets
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Daniel Gafford Returns To Dallas Mavericks Practice, Doubtful Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks returned to the practice floor Wednesday, coming off one of their most complete performances of the season — a 114–97 road win over the New York Knicks — with their interior rotation beginning to stabilize ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. That picture...
P.J. Washington shoots free throws during a pregame workout at American Airlines Center before Mavericks vs. Nets
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P.J. Washington Practices, Set To Return For Dallas Mavericks Against Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks took a meaningful step toward stabilizing their rotation Wednesday, with P.J. Washington returning to practice and positioning himself to play Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Washington missed Dallas’ previous two games due to personal reasons after initially dealing with a right ankle sprain. His return...
Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, WNBa
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Paige Bueckers’ Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule As WNBA Prepares For Milestone Season

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The WNBA released its 2026 regular-season schedule Wednesday, setting the stage for a landmark 30th season that blends expansion, increased national reach, and continued growth — all while negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement remain ongoing. For the Dallas Wings, the announcement confirmed a 44-game slate running from May...
Cooper Flagg warms up during a pregame workout for the Dallas Mavericks before their game against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center.
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Cooper Flagg Minutes Restriction Remains Key Question As Dallas Mavericks Face Golden State Warriors

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The Dallas Mavericks returned to the practice floor Wednesday coming off one of their most complete performances of the season — a 114–97 road win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden — with a single rotation question still unresolved ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Golden...
Max Christie handles the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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‘Letting It Fly With Confidence’: Max Christie’s Eight-Three Night At Madison Square Garden Signals Elite Potential For Dallas Mavericks

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The first boos inside Madison Square Garden came earlier than anyone expected. Just 4 minutes and 50 seconds into the second quarter, Cooper Flagg pushed the ball ahead in transition and finished at the rim, stretching the Dallas Mavericks’ lead to 18. The Knicks immediately called timeout, but the mood...
Max Christie dribbles the ball for the Dallas Mavericks against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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‘Make Or Miss, We Were Playing Fast’: Dallas Mavericks Overwhelm New York Knicks As Pace, Shooting Take Over At MSG

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The circumstances suggested a grind. The execution delivered a rout. Short-handed and playing on the road against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, the Dallas Mavericks instead imposed their will from the opening tip Monday night, overwhelming the New York Knicks with speed, spacing, and sustained defensive pressure in...
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