Around The Beat: Grant Afseth On The Dallas Mavericks, AD Trade Talk, Kyrie, Ryan Nembhard & More
On this episode of Around the Beat, HoopsHype’s show that brings you the pulse of every team, Cyro Asseo and Sam Yip are joined by Dallas Mavericks beat writer Grant Afseth to break down everything happening inside the Mavericks organization right now.
Grant provides on-the-ground insight into Dallas’ rocky start, the post–Nico Harrison reset, and how the team has stabilized amid injuries and front-office uncertainty. The conversation covers Cooper Flagg’s rapid development, Ryan Nembhard’s emergence, Anthony Davis trade speculation, Kyrie Irving’s influence, and how interim leadership is navigating a pivotal season.
We also dig into the Mavericks’ ownership structure, arena future, salary-cap mechanics, and why Dallas is operating with a uniquely collaborative basketball decision-making model.
Catch the full conversation for a deep, unfiltered look at where the Mavericks stand—and where they could be headed next.
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Grant Afseth Links:
https://x.com/GrantAfseth
https://dallashoopsjournal.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Around the Beat + Grant Afseth joins
01:30 – NBA Cup break, road-heavy stretch, and early season context
03:00 – Mavericks’ rough start and turning point
05:20 – Cooper Flagg’s growth and historic performances
08:00 – Fan backlash, “Fire Nico” chants, and home-court tension
11:00 – Ryan Nembhard’s role and point guard stability
14:05 – Anthony Davis at the five and lineup evolution
18:25 – Kyrie Irving’s influence inside the organization
22:05 – Kyrie’s injury recovery outlook
26:40 – Who really runs the Mavericks now?
29:50 – Jason Kidd’s voice in basketball decisions
31:00 – Dante Exum, roster spots, and cap logistics
35:40 – Disabled Player Exception and injury fallout
37:20 – Jaden Hardy’s stalled development
41:25 – Ryan Nembhard’s long-term ceiling
47:55 – Ownership dynamics: Patrick Dumont & Miriam Adelson
50:15 – Why off-court politics haven’t impacted the team
57:15 – Arena plans, casino vision, and Texas gambling laws
01:05:00 – Relocation speculation vs. asset-building strategy
01:10:20 – Grant Afseth plugs + closing thoughts
