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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.
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Anthony Davis’ Minutes To Increase Against Los Angeles Lakers As ‘Ramp Up’ Continues

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Anthony Davis’ return to form is taking shape at just the right time. After progressing through limited minutes early in the preseason, the Dallas Mavericks plan to ramp up his workload in Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who underwent surgery in July to repair a detached...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Plan To Start Jumbo Lineup vs. Los Angeles Lakers Again With Cooper Flagg At Point Guard

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After the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz, head coach Jason Kidd hinted that the team’s oversized starting lineup could be here to stay — at least for now. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, the Mavericks rolled out a frontcourt-heavy group featuring Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Cooper...
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, NBA
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‘We Can Do Both’: Dallas Mavericks Outlast Utah Jazz Behind Anthony Davis’ 25 Points, Defensive Dominance

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The Dallas Mavericks put together their most complete preseason performance yet Monday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 114–101 at Delta Center. The win came after head coach Jason Kidd challenged his team pregame to improve its shot selection, increase tempo, and find the balance between attacking the paint and generating...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder
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Dallas Mavericks To Experiment With Cooper Flagg At Point Guard In Preseason Game vs. Utah Jazz

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The Dallas Mavericks are continuing to experiment with their preseason rotations, and Monday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz will feature their most intriguing twist yet: Cooper Flagg running the show at point guard. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that Flagg will slide into the starting point...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, NBA
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz: Jason Kidd Emphasizes Rebounding Focus Ahead of Preseason Matchup (Oct. 13, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks continue their preseason slate Monday night when they visit the Utah Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. CT, with coverage on KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream, and NBA TV. Dallas (1–1) is coming off a 120–116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets...
Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
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‘He Can Still Compete’: Dallas Mavericks Confident In Klay Thompson As Team Defines On-Ball Defense

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The Dallas Mavericks’ 120–116 preseason loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night underscored an issue that’s lingered since training camp began: they still don’t know who will consistently guard the other team’s best perimeter players. Klay Thompson, who turns 36 this season, opened as the primary defender on LaMelo...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, NBA
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‘It’s About Being Disciplined’: Dallas Mavericks Struggle To Contain Charlotte Hornets’ Shooting In Loss

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The Charlotte Hornets lit up the perimeter on Saturday night at American Airlines Center, connecting on 16 three-pointers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120–116 in their lone home preseason game. Charlotte opened the contest with a 30–13 lead late in the first quarter and maintained control behind crisp ball movement...
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