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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.
Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘He’s Got The Right Mindset’: Anthony Davis Reflects On Mentoring Cooper Flagg’s Early NBA Growth

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Anthony Davis has seen plenty of elite young talents during his 13 NBA seasons. But mentoring Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ 18-year-old No. 1 overall pick, has brought a refreshing perspective for the veteran forward — one defined by humility, curiosity, and hunger. Just three games into his NBA career,...
D'Angelo Russell, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Seeing One Go In Always Helps’: D’Angelo Russell Sparks Dallas Mavericks’ First Win Of Season Against Toronto Raptors

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D’Angelo Russell responded to a quiet night with a resounding statement — and helped the Dallas Mavericks finally get in the win column. After logging just nine minutes and sitting the entire second half in Friday’s loss to Washington, Russell came off the bench with purpose Sunday night. The 29-year-old...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, P.J. Washington, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Faces Anthony Davis And Cooper Flagg (Oct. 27, 2025)

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The Dallas Mavericks cap their first back-to-back of the season Monday night as they welcome the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to American Airlines Center. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT on KFAA-29 and MavsTV Stream. After opening the season with two losses, Dallas (1–2) responded with its most...
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford Among Key Dallas Mavericks Inactives Against Oklahoma City Thunder

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The Dallas Mavericks will be without both Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford when they host the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, leaving their frontcourt rotation thin and forcing adjustments from head coach Jason Kidd. Lively, 21, has been ruled out with a right knee contusion after...
Jose Fernandez, USF, NCAAW, Women's College Basketball
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Sources: Dallas Wings Hire USF’s Jose Fernandez As Head Coach

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The Dallas Wings are set to make a major change on the sidelines. After another season of transition, the franchise has finalized an agreement to hire longtime South Florida coach Jose Fernandez as its next head coach, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. Fernandez, who led the...
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....
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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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...
NBA, Mavs, Dallas Mavericks, Naji Marshall
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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...
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