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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.
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, NBA
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‘We Just Played Our Game’: Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis Lead Dallas Mavericks Past Toronto Raptors For First Win

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The Dallas Mavericks’ first win of the season came with a thunderous exclamation point from their youngest player. Cooper Flagg scored 22 points, including a soaring one-handed dunk over Sandro Mamukelashvili that brought American Airlines Center to its feet, as the Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 139–129 on Sunday night....
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‘We’re Beating Ourselves’: Anthony Davis Emphasizes Communication, Accountability As Dallas Mavericks Seek First Win Against Toronto Raptors

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The Dallas Mavericks’ 0–2 start hasn’t rattled Anthony Davis — but it has sharpened his focus. After Friday night’s 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards, the veteran forward didn’t point to effort, fatigue, or unfamiliarity as the team’s biggest problem. For him, the issue is clear: communication and defense. “We’ve...
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors: Naji Marshall Urges Calm As Dallas Looks To Avoid 0–3 Start (Oct. 26, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks will try to halt their early-season skid on Sunday night as they host the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing on KFAA-29 and MavsTV Stream. After back-to-back losses to open the season — a 125–92 defeat...
Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Brandon Williams And Daniel Gafford Against Toronto Raptors

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The Dallas Mavericks will again be without several key contributors when they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, with one notable downgrade highlighting the team’s latest injury report. Daniel Gafford has been downgraded to out after initially being listed as questionable following Saturday’s practice. He was later moved to...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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After 0–2 Start, Cooper Flagg Says Dallas Mavericks Must Cut ‘Silly Turnovers’ To Turn Corner

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The Dallas Mavericks’ season-opening frustrations continued Friday night inside American Airlines Center — not because of effort, but because of execution. A second consecutive collapse, fueled by turnovers and defensive lapses, erased what was once a promising start against the Washington Wizards. Behind a career-high 34 points from second-year guard...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Washington Wizards
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‘We’ve Got To Be Better Defensively’: Dallas Mavericks Fall Short Against Hot-Shooting Washington Wizards

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The thunder outside American Airlines Center wasn’t the only storm Dallas faced Friday night. Inside, the Mavericks were hit with another one — this time courtesy of Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards, whose hot shooting spoiled what could have been a statement bounce-back performance. Despite a strong start and...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, NBA
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards: Cooper Flagg Looks To Bounce Back (Oct. 24, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night looking to move past a humbling season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, with coverage on WFAA, KFAA-29, and MavsTV Stream. The Mavericks (0–1)...
Ryan Nembhard, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Dream Come True’: Ryan Nembhard Reflects On NBA Debut As Dallas Mavericks Reset For Washington Wizards Matchup

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After a humbling season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks are quickly turning the page — and for rookie guard Ryan Nembhard, that process means continuing to grow with every possession. Nembhard made his NBA debut in Wednesday’s 125–92 loss, finishing with 8 points and 5 assists...
Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Not The Wizards Of Old’: Jason Kidd Warns Mavericks About Rebuilt Washington Team

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Jason Kidd didn’t need to remind his team what happened on opening night. The Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs was still fresh when practice began Thursday, but Kidd’s message quickly shifted from reflection to readiness. With the Washington Wizards coming to town Friday, Kidd said the...
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