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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.
Jessica Shepard dribbling the basketball at the top of the key while reading the defense against the Chicago Sky.
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Dallas Wings Practice Interviews: Awak Kuier, Jessica Shepard And Jose Fernandez (May 26, 2026)

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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Lean Into Switching Identity, Prep for High-Stakes Aces Matchup Sustaining Baseline Aggression: Returning to practice at SMU following a highly successful 2-1 road trip, the Wings are working to solidify their defensive philosophy. Center Jessica Shepard noted that the team’s defensive floor plan hinges on cohesive,...
Veteran guard Arike Ogunbowale and rookie guard Azzi Fudd conferring on the floor during the second half of a game against the Chicago Sky.
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‘She’s Coming Into Her Own’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Azzi Fudd’s Growth Early In Rookie Season

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DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Backs Azzi Fudd’s Growth Amid Historic Rookie Showcase The Leader’s Endorsement: Eighth-year star Arike Ogunbowale strongly championed rookie guard Azzi Fudd after her career-high 24-point explosion, reminding observers that, despite outside draft pressure, it is only game seven of a long developmental arc. Demanding Constant...
Guard Paige Bueckers and rookie guard Azzi Fudd looking on together from the floor during a game against the Chicago Sky.
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Paige Bueckers On Azzi Fudd’s Breakout Game vs. New York Liberty: ‘We Knew It Was Only A Matter Of Time’

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Inevitable Breakout The UConn Connection's Verdict: Following a dominant 91-76 win in Brooklyn, sophomore star Paige Bueckers made it clear that rookie Azzi Fudd’s career-high 24-point explosion was no surprise, framing the franchise-record-setting display as an inevitable consequence of her elite shooting...
Head coach Jose Fernandez shouting instructions and gesturing toward his players from the sideline at Barclays Center.
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‘Took It Personal’: Jose Fernandez Credits Halftime Defensive Adjustment In Dallas Wings’ 91-76 Win Over New York Liberty

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DHJ Quick Take: Halftime Defensive Blueprint and Post-Break Throttling Secure Statement Win Over Liberty The Halftime Ultimatum: Trailing 44-43 at intermission, head coach Jose Fernandez issued a direct challenge to the locker room, framing the outcome as a binary choice of who would decide to defend. The Wings responded by...
Guard Paige Bueckers and rookie guard Azzi Fudd running the floor together during a fast-break transition sequence at Barclays Center.
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‘Play A Little Bit Slower’: Azzi Fudd Adjusts Approach To Shatter Dallas Wings’ Rookie Record vs. New York Liberty

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DHJ Quick Take: Pacing Adjustment and Two-Way Surge Fuel Azzi Fudd’s Historic Outing The Deliberate Pacing Shift: Following a stretch of inconsistent shooting, rookie guard Azzi Fudd unlocked her historic 24-point breakout performance against New York by intentionally slowing down her mental reads, footwork, and screen execution to counter aggressive...
Guard Paige Bueckers dribbling the basketball up the floor in transition during a road game against the New York Liberty.
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Paige Bueckers Names ‘Controllables’ That Define Dallas Wings Identity After Win Over New York Liberty

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DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines ‘Controllables’ Driving Wings’ Defensive Identity Defining the Foundation: Following a statement 91-76 win at Barclays Center, All-Star guard Paige Bueckers detailed the standard Dallas is establishing, framing the team's identity around non-negotiable controllables: energy, effort, attitude, selflessness, and communication. Closing out the Champions: Bueckers...
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