Punt Intended: A Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Podcast

Mark C welcomes on Mitchell of Angle Fantasy Basketball to preview the Northwest Division! They first focus on Mitchell's team, the Golden State Warriors, and how the youth and veterans may compete for playing time. Then, they shift to the Utah Jazz, discussing the youth movement and what we should reasonably expect. Mark C and Mitchell then highlight the Minnesota Timberwolves before ending with...

Mark C welcomes on Andrew of Angle Fantasy Basketball to preview the Pacific Division! They first focus on Andrew's team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and how their guards may still have room for dynasty production. Then, they shift to the Sacramento Kings, discussing how usage could be shared amongst the numerous offensive options. Mark C and Andrew give brief highlights on the Los Angeles Clippers an...

Mark C recaps the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade! He discusses how this drastically changes the Knicks' core identity and how their rotation suddenly gains much clarity. Then, he moves to the Wolves side. How do new arrivals Randle and Donte DiVincenzo fit into the rotation, and how does this impact Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Rob Dillingham? Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a Fant...

Mark C previews the Atlantic Division from a dynasty perspective! He goes in-depth on the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets and what players could emerge during the season. Then, Mark C discusses the new core of the Toronto Raptors and exactly what other pieces surround them. Mark C touches upon the crowded New York Knicks before finishing with a recap of the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Note - T...

Mark C answers some questions from the SportsEthos discord! He first tackles how we can actually evaluate "upside" in fantasy. Then, he discusses a variety of questions on the recent draft class. He moves to a simple ranking of Amen Thompson, Josh Giddey, and Naz Reid. Finally, Mark C finishes with some strategy talk on how to approach league of varying sizes. Follow Mark on Twitter! Gra...

Mark C continues to examine various biases that affect us dynasty managers. First, he looks at ownership bias and why this could prevent us from making favorable moves for our rosters. Then, Mark C rants on the flaws of results-based analysis and instead argues for dynasty managers to focus on processes instead. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any d...

Mark C welcomes on Steve "Dr. A" Alexander on this episode. They first discuss early season redraft data and how that can inform dynasty managers' decisions. Then they transition to rebuilding teams in the NBA and the unreliable fantasy output of younger players forced into larger roles. Lastly, they finish with a discussion on how to treat offseason reporting and how to use the eye test...

Mark C brings up some common biases in dynasty basketball and how we can deal with them. First, he discusses anchoring bias in regards to prospects and how reviewing newer data can allow us to not be led astray. Then, he delves into recency and confirmation bias and ensures that we look at the larger body of work to evaluate players properly. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription...

Mark C touches upon why positions have some importance in the dynasty fantasy basketball landscape. He then delves into why centers tend to be the most troublesome spot for dynasty rosters. Next, Mark C discusses where we can find specific categories throughout the dynasty tiers and why trying to add certain stats may involve larger changes to our squads than intended. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab...

Mark C drops his latest dynasty rankings and details what factors impacts the rankings. He then moves to the concept of buys and sells, describing why they are more nuanced than just a simple list. He concludes with ways we can identify "hidden buys and sells" and how this can improve the strength of our dynasty teams. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't...

Mark C discusses how to win your startup draft. He first relays the prep work you should do pre-draft. Then, he details how to best approach your draft picks and general strategy to best maximize your team's value. Lastly, Mark C recaps the items you should look at post-draft to set your dynasty squad up for the upcoming season. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't...

Mark C dives into the difference between "High Impact" players and "Steady Eddies". He first defines what these players actually mean in a fantasy context, citing examples that fall into each category. Mark C then argues that "High Impact" players should be emphasized more than "Steady Eddies" and form the crux of our dynasty rosters. Follow Mark on Twitter!...

Mark C welcomes on Andrew and Mitchell of Angle Fantasy Basketball for some dynasty basketball talk. They first discuss Summer League and the importance of the eye test, applying these principles to a number of rookies from Ajay Mitchell to Alex Sarr. Then, they identify what elements of free agency are key and how that in turn can help you become a better dynasty manager. Follow Mark on Twitter!...

Guest Aaron "Bru" Bruski joins Mark C to discuss a hodgepodge of ways they evaluate NBA players and identify breakout players. This ranges from "Five Second Snapshots" of in-game tape to pouncing on talent when opportunity presents itself to them. Mark C and Bru present relevant examples to their scouting techniques, which in turn should aid listeners in becoming better dynasty...

Mark C ties up his Summer League Recap, providing context for his Summer League thoughts through the lens of three prospects. Next, he shifts to general dynasty advice with a discussion on how to properly evaluate your dynasty roster. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the other great analysis from the SportsEthos team! C...

Mark C finishes his dynasty recap of free agency, focusing on the Mavericks and Magic before moving on to the rest of the league. He then discusses what to be on the lookout for in Summer League and why you shouldn't put too much stock into the performances. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the other great analysis from...

Mark C details the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade to the Kings and why it hurts everyone involved. Next, he discusses the Isaiah Hartenstein move to the Thunder and why he's not concerned for Chet Holmgren and others. Lastly, Mark C recaps the Pistons and Warriors free agency moves and what it means for their players' dynasty values. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don...

Mark C discusses the Dejounte Murray trade, its dynasty implications, and why it portends future changes for the Pelicans squad. Then, he moves onto some of the free agency signings, including the Sixers signing Paul George and the Bulls and Wizards moves. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the other great analysis from t...

Mark C brings on guest William of The All Rookie Podcast to recap the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss a wide range of prospects from second overall pick Alex Sarr to undrafted ones like Trey Alexander. Mark C and William debate the merits of various draft selections and how we should be evaluating them from a dynasty fantasy standpoint. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you d...

Mark C first discusses the Mikal Bridges trades to the Knicks and how it impacts both the Nets and Knicks players from a dynasty standpoint. Then, he moves on to the Blazers acquiring Deni Avdija and what it means for those teams involved. Lastly, Mark C touches upon recent players extensions before free agency officially arrives. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don'...

Mark C gives some instant reactions to the recent 2024 NBA Draft Class! He first divulges his broader thoughts on the draft class. Then, he details specific prospects and ones that we should be higher or lower on for dynasty relative to their draft positions. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the other great analysis fro...

Mark C discusses the fascinating trade of Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey and how it impacts relevant players on the Bulls and Thunder for dynasty. Then, he scouts Tristan da Silva, a older forward prospect who brings some NBA-ready skills to the table. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the other great analysis from the Spor...

Mark C scouts Johnny Furphy, a shooting wing who may struggle to provide fantasy value elsewhere. Then, he discusses what "median" and "upside" actually mean for fantasy and how we should consider these types players for our dynasty rosters and rookie drafts. Follow Mark on Twitter! Grab a FantasyPass subscription so you don't miss out on any dynasty content, among all the othe...

Mark C discusses three different center prospects and how their on-court games will translate to fantasy. The first is Yves Missi, an exciting defensive prospect who may struggle on the offensive end. Zach Edey is next up, a offensive force with size at the college level, but questions persist if his game will succeed at the NBA level. Lastly, Mark C details Kel'el Ware, who has shades of versatil...

Mark C plunges forward with his 2024 NBA prospect deep dive series. Before discussing more prospects, he discusses some of the recent NBA Draft news. Then, he overviews Jared McCain, an exciting shooting prospect but one who may struggle to provide fantasy stats elsewhere. Lastly, he details Carlton Carrington, an intriguing guard whose best talents lie with his tough shotmaking. Follow Mark on Tw...