Punt Intended: A Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Podcast

The opening week of Summer League has given fantasy basketball managers plenty to analyze. Dr. A and Mark C discuss the biggest rookie performances, dynasty rankings, redraft sleepers and the players whose fantasy stock is moving the most heading into next season. Presented by FanDuel The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow Mark on Twitter and on BlueSky ! Grab a Fantas...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C begins his analysis of the 2026 NBA Offseason! He kicks off with the Jaylen Brown trade and what it means for the Celtics and 76ers. Then Mark C examines the Julius Randle/Nic Claxton/LaMelo Ball swap on the Bulls, Nets, and Wolves! Should we change our outlook on LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards? Next, Mark C tries to make sense of the Suns' mov...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C highlights some second-round gems like Meleek Thomas, Trevon Brazile, and Henri Veesaar that could emerge as dynasty values. He also examines some undrafted names that managers should be monitoring such as Rafael Castro and Aaron Nkrumah. Then, Mark C shifts to Summer League where he details what dynasty managers should be on the lookout for whe...

Mark C drops his INSTANT dynasty reactions on every pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft! Is Cameron Boozer still the best dynasty rookie? What does he make of the guard run of Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., and Kingston Flemings? Are the Bucks set for their rebuild? Is Dailyn Swain the right fit in Chicago? Do any bigs like Tarris Reed Jr. or Chris Cenac Jr. intrigue?...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C details Kingston Flemings, the enticing two-way guard! Could Flemings develop into a dynamic three-level scorer? How does his passing compare to other talents in the draft? Will his defense truly be elite? Mark C answers all these questions and more in a must-view dynasty profile! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow M...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C profiles AJ Dybantsa, one of the best scoring prospects we have seen in years. What makes his three-level scoring so strong? Will Dybantsa be able to add enough three-point shooting and playmaking to truly be an offensive terror? Are the defensive concerns with Dybantsa overblown? Mark C touches on all this and MORE in a can't-miss dynasty scout! Th...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C scouts Cameron Boozer, the presumptive top pick in dynasty rookie drafts. What makes Boozer so appealing in 9-cat formats? Will his all-around offensive production translate cleanly to the NBA? Do concerns over Boozer's defense matter for his defensive stats? Mark C addresses all this and MORE in a must-listen dynasty report! The Punt Intended podca...

Dr. A Mark C identify dynasty fantasy basketball players whose value may never be higher. The crew debates whether managers should move stars like Devin Booker, Josh Giddey, Domantas Sabonis, and Ausar Thompson, before tackling the biggest dynasty question of all: Is Nikola Jokic actually a sell-high asset? The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow Mark on Twitter and on...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C profiles Darryn Peterson, one of the top prospects in this draft class! Should managers be concerned about his mysterious cramping issues? Is Peterson's shooting touch truly elite? What will his passing look like at the next level? Mark C tackles all these questions and more in a can't-miss scouting episode! The Punt Intended podcast is also now ava...

Mark C invites on Andrew of Angle Fantasy Basketball to play a game of This or That! Mark C presents various 2026 NBA Draft prospects against young NBA players and challenges Andrew to pick one for dynasty! Darryn Peterson or Dylan Harper? Aday Mara, Donovan Clingan, or Walker Kessler? Tune in to get in-depth discussions on them and MUCH more! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on You...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C scouts Aday Mara, the best big in this draft class. Will Mara be able to be enough of a scorer on offense? Can his passing give him additional versatility? Just how strong is Mara's defense? Mark C addresses all this and more on this prospect profile! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow Mark on Twitter and on BlueSky...

Dr. A and Mark C break down the best dynasty fantasy basketball buy-low targets heading into the offseason. From young players like Reed Sheppard and Keyonte George to proven veterans like Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley, they identify players whose current value may be lower than it should be. The episode closes with NBA playoff analysis. The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on You...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C details Keaton Wagler, one of the biggest risers of this draft cycle. How elite is Keaton Wagler's three-point shooting? Will his finishing and foul-drawing translate to the NBA? Can Wagler truly be a high-usage on-ball option? Mark C addresses all this and more in a can't-miss scouting episode! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on You...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C keeps his 2026 NBA Draft scouting profile series rolling with quick rant on the NBA Draft combine before going into an comprehensive scout of Caleb Wilson. Does Caleb Wilson have the highest upside in this class? How elite is his finishing? Is Wilson's passing a real weapon? Is his defensive game more sizzle than substance? Mark C answers all these...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C continues his 2026 NBA Draft scouting profile series with a detailed report on Mikel Brown Jr.! Is Brown's three-point shooting volume a plus or a worrying point? How effective is his driving game? Does his high-end passing flashes outweigh his turnovers? And can Brown do enough on defense? Mark C discusses all this and MORE in a dynasty-focused out...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C kicks off his 2026 NBA Draft scouting profile series with an in-depth look on Darius Acuff Jr. Will Acuff be able to score at all three levels? How does Acuff's passing unlock his team's offense? How bad are the defensive concerns? And what does this all mean for dynasty? Mark C addresses all of this and MORE in a comprehensive scouting report dynas...

In this episode of the Punt Intended pod, Mark C details the BIGGEST dynasty risers of the 2025-26 season! He first discusses the most important risers who are now building blocks of your dynasty squad like Keyonte George and Stephon Castle. He then shifts to other notable risers like Collin Gillespie and Tre Jones. Lastly, Mark C highlights some deep-league gems like Jamir Watkins and Moussa Ciss...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C is joined by special guest Latif Love of Love My Takes ! They bring up SIX prospects who may have faded away from the spotlight but deserve your attention. Does Mikel Brown Jr. profile as the best point guard in this class? What does Hannes Steinbach bring to the court? Is Jayden Quaintance a future All-Defense talent? Tune in to find out! The P...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C is joined by special guest Brian of Dizzle Dynasty ! They use the March Madness tournament as a framework to discuss the pros and cons of various prospects. Are Aday Mara and Labaron Philon top-10 dynasty rookie picks? Is Tarris Reed Jr. the sleeper big of this draft class? Do the rate stats LIE on Patrick Ngongba II and Allen Graves?! Listen in...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C concludes his lookback on prospects from March Madness, including players like Aday Mara and Brayden Burries. Then he transitions to the NBA to discuss Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s bounceback in his third season. Lastly, Mark C questions if Mark Williams can be a starter long-term and what that means for his dynasty future. The Punt Intended podcast is al...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C discusses some prospects playing in March Madness like Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, and more! He then details why Kon Knueppel has impressed so much and where his fantasy game could grow from here. Mark C ends with some insights on Ausar Thompson and how his fantasy ceiling has fallen. The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on Y...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C recaps prospect performances from the early games of March Madness! What signals should we be looking for in these small samples? Then he shifts back to the NBA, examining why Jabari Smith Jr. is a reliable long-term starter and why Kyle Filipowski is on an opposite trajectory. Lastly, Mark C reviews the Orlando Magic from a dynasty lens. The Pu...

In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C first looks at how we can judge players during "silly season." Do the stats even matter? Then he analyzes just what Matas Buezelis is doing today and where he can go from here. Mark C then describes what is holding Noah Clowney back from being a long-term starter before ending on a preview of the Orlando Magic. The Punt Intended podcas...

Mark C reveals some of his biggest fallers from his latest updated dynasty rankings! Which young players aren't developing as we thought? What situations changed for the worse? Which big names dropped? Mark C tackles 25 players in this must-listen episode! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow Mark on Twitter and on BlueSky ! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don...

Mark C unveils some of his biggest risers in his latest updated dynasty rankings! Who's rises are the most post-trade deadline? Which players are solidifying their places? What are some deep-league gems you need to know? Mark C breaks down 26 risers on this important episode! The Punt Intended podcast is also now available on YouTube ! Follow Mark on Twitter and on BlueSky ! Grab a FantasyPass sub...