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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.
Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘He’s Getting Re-Evaluated’: Jason Kidd Shares Latest On Danté Exum’s Knee Injury Recovery

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Danté Exum remains sidelined with a lingering right knee injury and has yet to make his season debut for the Dallas Mavericks as the team continues to navigate Kyrie Irving's absence. The team continues to take a cautious approach to his recovery, with head coach Jason Kidd confirming before Saturday’s...
Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Ruled Out vs. Washington Wizards, Daniel Gafford Will Play

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The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt rotation will look slightly different Saturday night as the team wraps up its back-to-back set against the Washington Wizards. Anthony Davis (left calf strain) has been downgraded to out, while Daniel Gafford (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available after being a game-time decision. The...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards: Will Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II Or Daniel Gafford Play? (Nov. 8, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks wrap up a two-game road trip Saturday against the Washington Wizards, searching for answers after their fourth consecutive loss. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., airing on KFAA-29 and streaming on MavsTV. The Mavericks (2–7) are navigating the early...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Miami Heat
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Dallas Mavericks Release Injury Updates For Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II And Daniel Gafford Before Washington Wizards Game

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The Dallas Mavericks could soon regain some much-needed frontcourt depth. Anthony Davis (left calf strain) has been upgraded to questionable, while Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) is doubtful to play in Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. Both players traveled with the team for its two-game trip, signaling encouraging...
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Keep Working’: Dirk Nowitzki Shares Advice For Cooper Flagg Amid Dallas Mavericks’ Early Struggles

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Dirk Nowitzki has seen his share of ups and downs with the Dallas Mavericks — from rebuilding years to championship contention. But even he admits few stretches have been as turbulent as the team’s current 2–7 start. As Dallas searches for consistency through injuries, lineup changes, and offensive woes, one...
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘I Feel Bad For My Mavs Fans’: Dirk Nowitzki Gets Brutally Honest About Dallas Mavericks’ Struggles, Shares Advice for Cooper Flagg

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Dirk Nowitzki has seen plenty of slow starts in his time, but this one feels different. The Dallas Mavericks fell 118–104 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, their fourth consecutive loss and a performance that underscored every concern about their early-season collapse. At 2–7, Dallas enters Saturday’s matchup in...
Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘We’ll See How He Feels In D.C.’: Daniel Gafford’s Ankle Injury Puts Dallas Mavericks In Tough Spot During Back-to-Back

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The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt concerns grew Friday night after center Daniel Gafford exited the team’s 118–104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies with right ankle soreness. The setback adds to a growing list of early-season injuries that continue to test the Mavericks’ lineup stability and frontcourt rotation. Gafford, who previously missed...
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘No One’s Coming to Save Us’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Memphis Grizzlies, Remain Worst Western Conference Team

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The Dallas Mavericks’ season continued to spiral Friday night as Ja Morant and rookie Cedric Coward each scored 21 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118–104 victory in an NBA Cup Group B matchup at FedExForum. The loss marked Dallas’ fourth straight and seventh in nine games, keeping...
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