Mark C
Punt Intended: Positional Value and Statistical Scarcity
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.
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Mark C’s Dynasty Rankings – August 2024
Mark cooks up the hottest and freshest batch of dynasty rankings as we roll towards the 2024-25 season!
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Punt Intended: New Dynasty Rankings!; Identifying Buys and Sells
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.
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Punt Intended: How to Win Your Startup Draft
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.
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Punt Intended: High Impact Players Vs Steady Eddies
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.
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Punt Intended: Summer League and Free Agency Talk with Angle Fantasy Basketball
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.
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Punt Intended: Player Evaluation and Identifying Breakouts with Aaron Bruski
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 managers.
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Reflecting on the 2023 NBA Draft Rookie Rankings
Mark C reviews his 2023 Rookie Rankings, evaluating what went right and wrong.
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Punt Intended: Summer League Recap; How to Evaluate Your Dynasty Roster
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.
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Punt Intended: Free Agency Part 3; Summer League Scouting
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.
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Punt Intended: DeMar DeRozan to the Kings; Isaiah Hartenstein to the Thunder; Pistons and Warriors Free Agency
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.
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Punt Intended: Dejounte Murray Trade; Free Agency Part 1
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.
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Punt Intended: 2024 NBA Draft Recap with Draft Expert William
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.
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Punt Intended: Mikal Bridges and Deni Avdija Trades
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.
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Mark C’s Rookie Dynasty Rankings – Post-2024 NBA Draft
Mark C presents his rookie rankings for the 2024 NBA Draft class!
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