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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.
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Share New Concerning Injury Announcement About Dereck Lively II’s Right Foot

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Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is seeking multiple medical opinions as swelling and discomfort in his right foot continue to linger, placing uncertainty around any potential return this season. The team announced Thursday that Lively remains limited due to persistent pain and swelling. There is no timetable for recovery,...
P.J Washington, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, NBA
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P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford Injury Updates Before Dallas Mavericks Host Miami Heat

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The Dallas Mavericks return home Wednesday still managing several key injuries, but with more encouraging signs than they’ve seen in over a week. Cooper Flagg remains available while playing through a right thumb splint, and both P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford — officially listed as questionable with right ankle issues...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘He Carried Us’: Anthony Davis’ Praise Puts Focus On Ryan Nembhard’s Contract Status With Dallas Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis directed significant praise toward rookie guard Ryan Nembhard following Monday’s 131–121 win over the Denver Nuggets, intensifying focus on a player who continues to exceed the limits of his two-way contract. Nembhard finished with 28 points, three rebounds and 10 assists on 12-of-14 shooting,...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Anthony Davis
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‘Be Who I Am’: Cooper Flagg Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month After Historic Start

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Dallas Mavericks wing Cooper Flagg headlined the NBA’s monthly awards on Monday, earning his first Western Conference Rookie of the Month honor after a record-setting opening stretch that cemented the 18-year-old as one of the league’s most productive young players. The recognition covered games played in October and November and...
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