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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.
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‘We Just Gotta Keep Fighting’: Jason Kidd Outlines Keys For Dallas Mavericks Against Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd stressed effort, defense, and discipline ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, emphasizing that his team must continue to battle through shooting struggles and lineup adversity. “We just gotta keep fighting,” Kidd said before the game. “Keep taking those shots, keep practicing, watching...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘He Seems In Good Spirits’: Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Remains Out vs. Memphis Grizzlies

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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis will remain sidelined for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but his return could be on the horizon as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed pregame that Davis is out but noted that he’s progressing well. “He seems...
Jose Fernandez, Dallas Wings, WNBA
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‘This Won’t Be The Same Old Dallas Wings, My Brother’: Jose Fernandez Outlines Vision To Build Winning Culture Around Paige Bueckers

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The Dallas Wings officially turned the page to a new era on Thursday as Jose Fernandez was introduced as the franchise’s new head coach during a press conference alongside general manager Curt Miller. The introductory press conference symbolized both renewal and ambition for a team determined to rebound from a...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘It’s The Most I’ve Lost’: Cooper Flagg Reflects On Dallas Mavericks’ Tough Start And Early Lessons

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For Cooper Flagg, the first month of his NBA career has already tested his patience. The 18-year-old forward has emerged as a bright spot for the Dallas Mavericks, but the team’s 2–6 start has brought challenges he’s never experienced before. After Wednesday’s 101–99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Flagg...
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‘It’s Not Fun Losing’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans Despite Cooper Flagg’s Late Chance

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The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles reached a new low Wednesday night as they dropped their third straight game, falling 101–99 to the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center. The defeat, Dallas’ sixth in eight games, came against a short-handed Pelicans team playing its second game in as many nights. The...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA
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Jason Kidd Provides Injury Updates On Anthony Davis And Dereck Lively II Before Dallas Mavericks’ Face New Orleans Pelicans

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The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt depth remains thin, but some encouraging signs are beginning to emerge. Head coach Jason Kidd offered updates on Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II before Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, suggesting the team could soon regain two of its most important interior pieces. Davis...
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