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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.
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Sources: Washington Wizards Emerging As Clear Trae Young Destination As Talks Advance

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Trade discussions involving Trae Young have continued to progress, and at this stage, the Washington Wizards have emerged as the most likely landing spot, NBA sources familiar with the situation told DallasHoopsJournal.com. While no deal has been finalized, the broad structure of a trade has taken shape. Remaining conversations are...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, NBA
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‘Just A Shot Of Confidence’: Brandon Williams’ Game-Winner Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Sacramento Kings To Snap Road Skid

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For weeks, the Dallas Mavericks have been searching for proof that their work — often undone by missed shots, turnovers, or late-game execution — could translate into tangible results away from home. Tuesday night offered that evidence, delivered not through shooting brilliance, but through persistence, physicality, and a single moment...
Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Injury Notes Featuring P.J. Washington, Kyrie Irving In Sacramento

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The Dallas Mavericks enter Tuesday’s road matchup against the Sacramento Kings juggling multiple injury questions, with P.J. Washington and Kyrie Irving both remaining key storylines as the team opens a three-game trip out West. Dallas snapped a four-game losing streak with Saturday’s 110-104 home win over the Houston Rockets, but...
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA
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Sources: Trae Young Trade Market Remains Limited As Atlanta Hawks Explore Options

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The Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are increasingly headed toward a split ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com, but leaguewide interest has been limited as teams weigh fit concerns and contractual risk. Young’s market has been slower to develop in part because Atlanta has shown it can...
NBA, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
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‘He Changes The Dynamic’: Anthony Davis Confident Kyrie Irving’s Return Will Elevate Dallas Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate a season shaped by injuries and uncertainty, with Kyrie Irving’s ongoing recovery from a torn ACL remaining central to the franchise’s short- and long-term outlook. Irving has not returned to game action, and there is no public indication that a return is imminent. Still,...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Houston Rockets
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‘It Feels Good’: Anthony Davis, Max Christie Power Dallas Mavericks To End Losing Streak vs. Houston Rockets

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The Dallas Mavericks leaned into their defensive identity and rediscovered timely execution Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak with a 110-104 victory over the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Behind a dominant two-way night from Anthony Davis and a career-best efficiency performance from Max Christie, Dallas controlled the...
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