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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.
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, NBA
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‘That’s A Go-To Guy Late’: Anthony Davis Injury, Turnovers Undo Dallas Mavericks Late Push In Loss To Utah Jazz

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The Dallas Mavericks went nearly six minutes without committing a turnover Thursday night at Delta Center, opening their rematch with the Utah Jazz with the kind of control they have searched for throughout a difficult season. For a team that entered the night 14–23 overall, 4–13 on the road, and...
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Sources: Atlanta Hawks Unlikely To Trade For Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Barring Shift

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It appears unlikely for the Atlanta Hawks to succeed in a midseason trade for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis at this stage, NBA sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Barring a shift in willingness to include more value in a trade package, the Hawks are not believed to be an imminent trade possibility....
NBA Trade Idea Sends Trae Young From Atlanta Hawks To Phoenix Suns
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Sources: Early Contract Extension Interest Emerges After Trae Young Trade

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In the aftermath of the trade that sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, league sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com that early interest has emerged on potential contract frameworks on both ends of the deal. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com there is internal interest in extension concepts for C.J. McCollum with the Atlanta Hawks,...
Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Just Shot It With Confidence’: Brandon Williams’ Belief Delivers Dallas Mavericks Game-Winner In Sacramento

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Brandon Williams never hesitated when the moment found him. Not because the circumstances were easy, but because confidence has long been part of how he survives — and succeeds — in the NBA. That confidence surfaced late Tuesday night, when Williams delivered the decisive shot in the Dallas Mavericks’ 100–98...
Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks’ Brandon Williams Trends Toward Playing vs. Utah Jazz; P.J. Washington Doubtful

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The Dallas Mavericks arrive in Utah following a hard-fought 100–98 road victory over the Sacramento Kings, a win that snapped a seven-game road losing streak but did little to simplify the team’s ongoing injury picture. Dallas erased a double-digit deficit Tuesday night and outscored Sacramento by 14 points after halftime,...
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Granted Disabled Player Exceptions For Dereck Lively II, Danté Exum

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As the season has unfolded, injuries have steadily reshaped the Dallas Mavericks rotation, forcing the organization to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term health. Two of the most significant absences — center Dereck Lively II and guard Danté Exum — have now been formally addressed through the league’s roster mechanisms. League...
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