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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, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks Training Camp Notebook: Max Christie Playing With Confidence, Cooper Flagg Earns Praise For Work Ethic

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The Dallas Mavericks returned to their practice facility Sunday for their first on-court session in Texas following a week of training camp in Vancouver, where the focus centered on conditioning, chemistry, and implementing a faster offensive system under assistant coach Jay Triano. Sunday’s practice marked the fourth since opening camp...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preseason: TV Channel, Start Time & Streaming Info for Cooper Flagg’s Debut (Oct. 6, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks tip off their preseason on Monday, Oct. 6, against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth — marking the first NBA game ever played in the venue. Fans will get their first in-person look at Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick from the...
D'Angelo Russell, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Just Trying To Impact Winning’: D’Angelo Russell Impressing At Dallas Mavericks Camp With Leadership And Shooting

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D’Angelo Russell entered Dallas Mavericks training camp with one goal in mind — to find where he fits and make it count. After joining a roster full of size, experience, and expectations, the veteran guard said he’s focused on adaptability and leadership as the team builds a new identity. Russell...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving
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‘He Has The Talent’: Anthony Davis Confident Cooper Flagg Can Guard Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler Right Away

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Anthony Davis didn’t hesitate when asked about Cooper Flagg’s defensive potential. After spending three days watching the No. 1 overall pick compete against NBA veterans at Dallas Mavericks training camp, Davis believes the 18-year-old is ready for serious assignments. “He looks comfortable,” Davis said. “He can block shots, and he...
NBA Executive Heard Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball Took His Strength And Conditioning Very Seriously This Summer
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NBA Executive Heard Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Took His Strength And Conditioning Very Seriously This Summer

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An NBA executive heard Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball took his strength and conditioning very seriously this summer, according to Roundtable. "I heard LaMelo took his strength and conditioning very seriously this summer for the first time since the Hornets drafted him," the NBA executive said. "I don't know...
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