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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 breakdown of on-court 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 Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he appeared 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’ve Got To Be Better’: Dallas Mavericks Return Home Searching For Answers After Winless Road Trip

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The Dallas Mavericks’ trip abroad was supposed to bring energy and perspective. Instead, it exposed the same weaknesses that have plagued them since opening night. Dallas dropped both games of its two-city road trip — falling 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City and 110–102 to the Houston Rockets...
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‘We’ve Got To Be Better In Those Situations’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets As Late Miscues Prove Costly

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The Dallas Mavericks’ search for a road win continues. A back-and-forth battle with the Houston Rockets unraveled in the final minutes Monday night as Dallas fell, 110-102, at Toyota Center — its second straight defeat on the road trip and fifth loss in seven games. Amen Thompson powered Houston with...
NBA, Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: D’Angelo Russell’s Hot Streak Meets Kevin Durant’s NBA-Best Offense (Nov. 3, 2025)

Grant AfsethGrant Afseth
The Dallas Mavericks continue their road trip Monday night against the Houston Rockets, still searching for consistency after a frustrating collapse in Mexico City. Dallas fell 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday after being outscored 35–17 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks led 93–87 entering the final frame but...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavricks, Detroit Pistons, NBA
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‘It’s A Tough League’: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg Keeps Perspective Amid Early NBA Growing Pains

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The numbers don’t tell the full story, but they do capture the beginnings of Cooper Flagg’s NBA journey — one filled with expectation, pressure, and steady progress. Through his first six professional games, the Dallas Mavericks’ 18-year-old forward is averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Those numbers are...
D'Angelo Russell, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, NBA
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‘They Dominated Us In The Paint’: Dallas Mavericks Falter Late In Mexico City Loss To Detroit Pistons

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The Dallas Mavericks appeared poised for their first road win of the season. But after three strong quarters, their offense stalled, their defense broke down inside, and they fell 122-110 to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night at Arena CDMX. Jalen Duren powered the Pistons with a career-high 33 points...
Daniel Gafford, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Of Course, Yeah’: Daniel Gafford Expects To Play As Dallas Mavericks Face Detroit Pistons In Mexico City

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After a month of recovery and conditioning, Daniel Gafford says he’s ready to make his season debut when the Dallas Mavericks face the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025. The Mavericks officially listed Gafford as questionable with a right ankle sprain, but the 27-year-old center confirmed Saturday...
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