Grant Afseth

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Grant Afseth covers the NBA and WNBA from Dallas. He focuses on in-depth analysis and provides insight on the latest news. His primary focuses include the Mavericks and Wings.

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How impressive is Donovan Mitchell reaching 10 signature shoes with Adidas?

Donovan Mitchell's new Adidas extension will carry his D.O.N. line through a 10th signature model, making him just the seventh active NBA player to reach that mark. How significant do you think that milestone is for his profile off the court?Oct 1, 2026

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Donovan Mitchell Lands Major Adidas Extension With Rare Career Milestone

Oct 1, 2026

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Is Kenny Atkinson really under that much pressure this season?

ESPN ranked Atkinson fifth among NBA coaches facing the most pressure to win after the Cavs followed a 64-win season with a trip to the conference finals last year. With the Cavaliers spending heavily on Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, how much pressure should Atkinson actually be under?Oct 1, 2026

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Kenny Atkinson Ranked Among NBA Coaches Facing Most Pressure to Win

Oct 1, 2026

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Evan Mobley Says Cavaliers' Eastern Conference Finals Loss Still Sticks With Him

Sep 30, 2026

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Jarrett Allen Says Cavaliers Still Haven't Unlocked Everything With James Harden

Sep 29, 2026

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Evan Mobley Opens Up About Building Chemistry With James Harden

Sep 29, 2026

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Mario Hezonja Makes Cavaliers Role Clear Alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden

Sep 29, 2026

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Mario Hezonja Explains Dramatic Body Transformation Before Cavaliers Return

Sep 29, 2026

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Mario Hezonja Reveals How Long Cavaliers Pursued Him Before Signing

Sep 29, 2026

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How much should last year's playoff loss motivate the Cavaliers?

Thomas Bryant said the Cavs don't want to dwell on the past, but they also aren't forgetting what happened in the playoffs. How much should that loss fuel this group this season?Sep 29, 2026

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How important is community involvement for Cavs players?

Thomas Bryant said being present in the community matters regardless of a player's status or role. How much do you value seeing players engage with Cleveland beyond basketball?Sep 29, 2026

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Does James Harden get enough credit as a teammate?

Thomas Bryant pushed back against any selfish perception of Harden and called him a team-first guy. Do you think Harden's reputation as a teammate is better than people give him credit for?Sep 29, 2026

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Is communication the Cavs' biggest offseason improvement?

Thomas Bryant said Cleveland is having more conversations now about practices, mistakes and adjustments than it did last season. Could better communication be one of the team's biggest improvements?Sep 29, 2026

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Would you like to see Tyrese Proctor become a regular for Australia?

Tyrese Proctor made it clear that whether it's qualifiers, exhibitions, the World Cup or Olympics, he wants to wear the green and gold. How big of a role do you think he can eventually earn for Australia?Sep 29, 2026

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Who has the edge in Cleveland's young guard competition: Tyrese Proctor or Meleek Thomas?

Tyrese Proctor praised Meleek Thomas' passion for basketball and said they've already had some great battles. Which young guard do you think is more likely to earn a bigger role this season?Sep 29, 2026

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What does Tyrese Proctor need to show to earn more minutes?

Tyrese Proctor knows he has to take advantage of every opportunity when his number is called. What part of his game needs to stand out most for him to crack the rotation?Sep 29, 2026

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Can Ernest Udeh earn a real role with the Cavaliers?

Ernest Udeh understands what his role is and says he's focused on improving his decision-making. Do you think he can earn meaningful minutes this season?Sep 29, 2026

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Who has more to gain this season: James Harden or Evan Mobley?

James Harden is still chasing a championship, while Evan Mobley is trying to take another step as a star. Who has more at stake this season?Sep 29, 2026

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Is this the most pressure Donovan Mitchell has faced in Cleveland?

Donovan Mitchell committed long term, the roster is expensive, and expectations are clearly championship-level. Is this the season where he has the most to prove?Sep 29, 2026

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