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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.
Jason Kidd, Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Start Cooper Flagg At Point Guard, Go Double Big vs. Houston Rockets

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The Dallas Mavericks are reshaping their approach as they try to halt a four-game skid, unveiling a significant starting lineup change ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Dallas will start Anthony Davis alongside Daniel Gafford in a double-big frontcourt, while placing Cooper Flagg at point guard. Max Christie...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Miami Heat
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Sources: Unsettled Trade Market Surrounds Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis

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The Dallas Mavericks continue to navigate Anthony Davis’ future as the midseason NBA trade deadline approaches amid an unsettled leaguewide trade landscape. Sources previously told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Mavericks are prioritizing the acquisition of at least one impactful young talent if they ultimately move Davis, who has averaged 20.1 points,...
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘We Just Didn’t Capitalize’: Philadelphia 76ers Pull Away Late As Dallas Mavericks Fall On New Year’s Day

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What began as one of the Dallas Mavericks’ most efficient openings of the season unraveled into another reminder of their current margin for error, as the Philadelphia 76ers leveraged elite shot creation and late-game execution to secure a 123–108 victory Thursday night at American Airlines Center. Dallas shot 65.2% in...
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‘We Expect AD To Be In’: Anthony Davis Expected Back As Dallas Mavericks Get Key Boost vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks host the Philadelphia 76ers, with head coach Jason Kidd indicating the All-Star big man should resume his usual workload. Speaking following Wednesday’s practice, Kidd said Davis is expected to play 30–34 minutes, consistent with his...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers
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‘We Got Great Looks’: Dallas Mavericks’ Late Misses Seal Another Road Heartbreaker In Portland

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The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2025 calendar year with a familiar script — a deep hole, a determined comeback, and multiple chances to steal a win late that ultimately slipped away. Despite erasing a 17-point deficit and holding the lead inside the final 90 seconds, the Dallas Mavericks fell...
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