Grant Afseth

Dallas-Based Sports Reporter. Outlets: @DALSportsJrnl, @RTB_io, @Ballislife

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I’m thrilled to confirm that after a few years away from the game, I’ll be back in full swing to cover the NBA this season with @GrantAfseth and the team at @DALSportsJrnl.

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Enjoyed talking Mavericks with @All_Things_Mavs before Dallas plays two preseason games in China against the Rockets. You can watch it by clicking below.
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The Mavs are officially in Macao, and @GrantAfseth gives us an inside look along with some season predictions and position battles to watch in preseason 👀👇

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ANTA and Kyrie Irving are dropping the KAI 3 "Macao Hearts" and KAIBRID "Macau Spades" on Oct. 10.

It was also mentioned that Irving is fully cleared after a 19-month ACL recovery and will play in Macao this week.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl:
https://t.co/48MuMZwFoZ

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The Mavericks have wrapped up Week 1 of training camp: six practices before two games against the Rockets in Macao.

Before I head to China, here are my biggest takeaways so far and what I'll be watching once Dallas faces another NBA team.
https://t.co/35367IC6cK

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@Flyhigher67 Really appreciate you watching and sharing!

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The Mavericks have wrapped up Week 1 of training camp: six practices before two games against the Rockets in Macao.

Before I head to China, here are my biggest takeaways so far and what I'll be watching once Dallas faces another NBA team.
https://t.co/35367IC6cK

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Dusty May wants all five players to be able to dribble, pass, and shoot, including the centers.

"It's going to be uncomfortable at first," Daniel Gafford said of shooting threes. "I'm looking forward to it."

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl:
https://t.co/hOwiDF2wqx

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Dusty May wants the Dallas Mavericks to leave Macao knowing their offensive and defensive holes.

"They're going to expose some things because of the way they play and how hard they play," May said of the Houston Rockets.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/LNRA03OXcq

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Zaccharie Risacher was in an open-court situation about five times in Friday's practice. Dusty May thought he made an excellent decision all 5 times.

"He's making incremental progress every single day," May said.

Read more Day 6 notes on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/zHCBHOMtFe

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Morez Johnson Jr. played 5-on-5 on Friday after lower-leg soreness limited him early in Dallas Mavericks training camp.

"He's obviously much closer," Dusty May said.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/NUXWqCz4F3

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Tarik Biberović said he passed on other opportunities, including from NBA teams, to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

"I came here to make an impact, and they also know that," Biberović said.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/414Junsvkg

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May, Tarik Biberović, and Daniel Gafford spoke at training camp on Friday.

Watch the full interviews here:
https://t.co/QcdXtxT6DR

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The 2026-27 NBA season is almost here and training camp is underway!

After a busy offseason filled with several moves, @GrantAfseth highlights the biggest question facing every team.

Who's winning it all and which team has the most to prove? 👀

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P.J. Washington has been to the playoffs once in seven NBA seasons. He said whether he starts matters less than getting back there.

"Whether I'm starting or not, I just want to win," Washington said.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/BMrynXXuCd

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Dusty May said Max Christie is "trending towards being a complete player" and called him an underrated defender at the point of attack.

Morez Johnson Jr. is "working back in closer and closer."

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/X7l4L39J2D

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May and P.J. Washington spoke at training camp on Thursday.

Watch the full interviews here:
https://t.co/WcKUAA5UdL

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Arike Ogunbowale made #WNBA Playoff HISTORY last night with 45 points and 11 in OVERTIME!

The @DallasWings upset the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 to even the series at 1-1!

Can Dallas win Game 3 at Ballhalla or will the Valkyries advance? 👀

🔗https://t.co/FVsMxg4yqb

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Dusty May said Marcus Sasser has stood out in Dallas Mavericks training camp, mostly for what he does away from the ball.

"He's had a lot of those hidden plays that really make the team go," May said.

Read more Day 4 notes on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/TYRllQlQXM

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What changed for Cooper Flagg this offseason? He added muscle and is emphasizing decisiveness from three for Year 2 with the Dallas Mavericks.

"I think it just helps to be well-rounded," Flagg said of adding muscle.

Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: https://t.co/9aH78X8Qud