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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Mavs' Santi Aldama Says Dallas 'Felt Like Home' Even Before Trade

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Oct 4, 2026

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A 'Bigger, Better' Cooper Flagg? Teenager Embraces Mavs Leadership Role

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Oct 4, 2026

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Cooper Flagg Speaks Out On New Rules As Referees Visit Mavs Practice

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Oct 3, 2026

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How big of a role should Zaccharie Risacher have in Dallas?

Dusty May says Zaccharie Risacher is making better decisions in transition, playing with more confidence, and improving every day in training camp. How large of a role do you think Risacher should have in the Mavs' rotation this season?Oct 3, 2026

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Can Marcus Sasser carve out a real role with the Mavs?

Dusty May has already praised Marcus Sasser's cutting, decision-making, shooting, and defensive effort during training camp. Sasser also says he came into camp in better shape so he can defend 94 feet and play faster for longer stretches. How big of a role do you think Sasser can earn in Dallas this season?Oct 3, 2026

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Could P.J. Washington work as a point forward for the Mavs?

Dusty May said P.J. Washington could bring the ball up in certain matchups and described him as a player capable of functioning as a point forward. Washington also spent the summer working on his playmaking and shot mechanics. Would you like to see Dallas use Washington as more of a ball-handler this season?Oct 3, 2026

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Cooper Flagg sounds ready to become one of the Mavs' leaders

Cooper Flagg says communication and leadership are major priorities entering Year 2, and he wants to help get everyone on the same page as Dallas builds a new culture under Masai Ujiri and Dusty May. How much leadership responsibility should the Mavericks put on Flagg this season? Do you think he's ready for a big Year 2 jump?Oct 3, 2026

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Will stricter push-off enforcement help the NBA?

Dusty May said he likes the league putting more emphasis on offensive push-offs, while Cooper Flagg said some of the changes could improve how the game looks on both ends. Do you think refs should call offensive push-offs more aggressively this season?Oct 3, 2026

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Mavs Still Waiting On Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. To Cut It Loose In Training Camp

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Sep 30, 2026

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Mavs Trade Update: When Will 'Death Lineup' With Santi Aldama Take The Floor?

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Sep 29, 2026

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How important is it for Morez Johnson Jr. to get back on the floor soon?

Dusty May said the Mavs rookie has been limited through the first three days of camp but is "close" to returning. With Dallas carrying several frontcourt options, how important do you think these early camp reps are for Johnson?Sep 29, 2026

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How important is Santi Aldama to the Mavs' frontcourt versatility?

Santi Aldama has been limited early in camp as he continues working back from his knee procedure, but Dusty May already sees him as a potential stretch five who can also attack perimeter defenders. How important do you think Aldama will be to the way Dallas builds its lineups this season?Sep 29, 2026

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Kyrie Irving Promises To 'Kick Some Butt' in Mavericks Return From ACL Tear

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Sep 26, 2026

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ESPN Offers Notable Kyrie Irving Ranking After Year-Long Absence

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Sep 26, 2026

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Cooper Flagg Makes Massive Jump in ESPN NBA Rank After Historic Rookie Season

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Sep 25, 2026

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Mavs' Cooper Flagg Rookie Card Sells for Record $8.04 Million

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Sep 25, 2026

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Mavs' P.J. Washington Lands Near Top of Lakers Trade Target List

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Sep 24, 2026

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Why's Dirk Nowitzki 'Passing Notes' To Mavs Star Cooper Flagg?

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Sep 22, 2026

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Mavericks Get Middling ESPN Future Ranking Despite Cooper Flagg

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Sep 18, 2026

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Does Klay Thompson Move Impact Mavs' Updated NBA Power Rankings?

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Sep 8, 2026

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