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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Fever GM Amber Cox Says Caitlin Clark Remains WNBA's 'Tipping Point'

Oct 4, 2026

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Breanna Stewart Makes Bold Statement Before Liberty Semifinal

Oct 4, 2026

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Was bringing Tyler Marsh back the right move for the Sky?

Chicago improved from 10-34 to 16-28 in Tyler Marsh's second season despite dealing with significant injuries throughout the year. The Sky have now confirmed he will return for a third season. Do you think Marsh deserves another year to show what he can do with a healthier roster?Oct 4, 2026

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Was Sophie Cunningham right to call it a double standard?

Sophie Cunningham said A'ja Wilson should have faced additional consequences after confronting a fan in Game 2, arguing that the league handled the situation differently because of Wilson's status. Do you agree with Cunningham's criticism of how the WNBA handled the incident?Oct 4, 2026

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Sophie Cunningham Calls Out WNBA 'Double Standard' After A'ja Wilson Fan Incident

Oct 4, 2026

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Were you surprised Natalie Nakase finished Game 3?

Nakase briefly collapsed late in the fourth quarter after feeling exhausted and lightheaded, but she returned to the huddle, coached the rest of the game, and even won a crucial challenge in the final seconds. Were you surprised she was able to finish the game and keep coaching through it?Oct 4, 2026

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Natalie Nakase Expected to Coach Game 1 After Collapsing Late in Valkyries Win

Oct 4, 2026

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Which WNBA first-round result surprised you the most?

New York became the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed, Golden State erased a 16-point deficit in Game 3, Las Vegas survived Indiana, and Atlanta swept Washington. Which first-round result changed how you view the championship race the most?Oct 4, 2026

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Takeaways From Every WNBA First-Round Series as Liberty and Valkyries Make History

Oct 4, 2026

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Fever GM Amber Cox Defends Fanbase After A'ja Wilson Incident

Oct 4, 2026

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What should Kelsey Mitchell do in free agency?

Kelsey Mitchell said she has to be "selfish" when deciding what's next after spending her entire WNBA career in Indiana. The Fever have made it clear that keeping her is a top priority. What should matter most in Mitchell's decision: winning, fit, money, or staying with the franchise she has always known?Oct 4, 2026

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Kelsey Mitchell Says She Has to Be 'Selfish' in Fever Free Agency Decision

Oct 4, 2026

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Was this the Valkyries' most impressive win yet?

Golden State trailed Dallas by 16 in a winner-take-all Game 3 before storming back behind Gabby Williams, who scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and eight of the Valkyries' final nine. Was this the most impressive win in Valkyries history so far?Oct 3, 2026

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Gabby Williams Leads Valkyries' 16-Point Comeback to Eliminate Wings

Oct 3, 2026

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What should Caitlin Clark focus on improving this offseason?

Caitlin Clark said she put together the best season of her career but still feels like there are "so many areas to improve." She averaged 22.3 points and 8.3 assists this season. What should be the biggest focus of Clark's offseason?Oct 2, 2026

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Should the Fever let this playoff loss hurt?

Caitlin Clark said Indiana should probably let the Game 3 loss "hurt a little bit" before eventually looking back on how much fun the season was and how close the team became. Do you think that kind of playoff disappointment can help the Fever take another step next season? How close is this team to winning a championship?Oct 2, 2026

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A'ja Wilson Scores 36 as Aces Eliminate Fever in Game 3

Oct 2, 2026

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What should Napheesa Collier do in free agency?

Napheesa Collier said she has not thought about her future yet after Minnesota's first-round playoff exit, but she also made clear how much she loves the Lynx organization and her teammates. Do you expect Collier to stay in Minnesota? If not, where do you think she goes?Oct 2, 2026

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Napheesa Collier Addresses Free Agency After Lynx Playoff Exit

Oct 2, 2026

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Angel Reese makes history with the Dream

Angel Reese is the DPOY, earning 46 of 74 votes after a season in which she led the league in defensive win shares and helped Atlanta hold opponents to a league-low 9.5 second-chance points per game. She's the first player in Dream history to win the award. Do you think Reese was the clear choice for Defensive Player of the Year?Oct 1, 2026

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