Mark C
After years of playing redraft fantasy basketball leagues with my friends, I branched out to dynasty leagues. As my hunger for competitive leagues grew, I found myself having lengthy conversations in various forums and developing my own thoughts on rookies and veteran players alike. Among the dynasty community, I found a gap in understanding on-court play and valuing transactions properly and thought to myself "I have a lot to say that could help dynasty managers!" I eventually came onto Sports Ethos as the Dynasty Lead, producing Dynasty Fantasy Basketball content such as rankings, rookie profiles, and other sorts of articles to enable managers to make informed decisions on their own squads. I pride myself in marrying on-court NBA and fantasy basketball analysis, giving readers and listeners of my content a holistic knowledge base of not only dynasty basketball projects but also the NBA itself.
Punt Intended: Dynasty Buys and Sells Review | How did Ivica Zubac and Josh Giddey Stack Up?
In this episode, Mark C reviews his 2024 offseason Dynasty Buys and Sells! He first details what a “buy” or “sell” actually means before moving into analyzing his calls. Mark C reviews wins on buys like Ivica Zubac and sells like Cam Whitmore while also explaining the lessons learned from labelling Josh Giddey a sell. Tune in for invaluable insights to dominate the trading market in your league!
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Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide 2025: Dynasty & Keeper Leagues for Beginners
Our Fantasy Basketball Dynasty lead, Mark C, introduces you to the world of dynasty and keeper leagues!
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Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide 2025: The Ultimate Dynasty Strategy Handbook
Mark C lays out his strategy and processes when approaching dynasty leagues.
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Punt Intended: Dynasty FALLERS | Which Players are TUMBLING Down Rankings?
In this episode of the Punt Intended podcast, Mark C details his biggest fallers in his updated dynasty rankings. Listen in as he describes why talents like Shaedon Sharpe, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Noah Clowney are fading away. Mark C will also describe why some aging players have lost their appeal and why team situations […]
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Punt Intended: Updated Dynasty Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2025 | Biggest Risers
On this episode, Mark C breaks down his latest 2025 Dynasty Rankings! He reveals the biggest risers and details just why they have risen in his rankings. Mark C provides insights on Quentin Grimes, Josh Giddey, Deni Avdija, Tyler Herro, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, Jaden Ivey, Cade Cunningham, and much much more! This is a must-listen for dynasty league managers looking for player value updates.
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Punt Intended: Summer League Takeaways with Angle Fantasy Basketball | Which Players IMPRESSED in Summer League?
On this episode, Mark C invites on Andrew and Braxton of Angle Fantasy Basketball to discuss some key Summer League Takeaways. They begin by citing which factors from Summer League and the offseason can help dictate dynasty rankings. Then, they discuss rookies who impressed and stood out like Kon Knueppel and Nique Clifford, perhaps changing some dynasty evaluations. Next, they highlight which prospects failed to make a lasting impression with their Summer League play, such as Khaman Maluach and Kasparas Jakucionis. Lastly, the group details returning players that displayed positive growth like Matas Buzelis and DaRon Holmes II.
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Punt Intended: How to Dominate Your Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rookie Draft
In this episode, Mark C divulges everything you need to know to absolutely dominate your upcoming rookie draft. He first details some recent moves like Chris Paul to the Clippers and Marcus Smart to the Lakers. He then breaks down how to create an effective Big Board, divulging the secrets to identifying top talent and hidden gems. Within this Mark C discusses the power of tiering and how to group players to make smarter and flexible draft decisions. He then provides some essential draft day tips and tricks to help you navigate the draft room and snag the most value. Lasty, Mark C imparts crucial guidance on how to stay patient and come away from draft in the best possible position.
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Punt Intended: Summer League Takeaways and Prospect Standouts | Should We Be Concerned with Egor Demin and Kasparas Jakučionis
In this episode, Mark C begins by recapping the latest Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard transactions. Then, he details just exactly what we should take away from Summer League. Do any of the stats actually matter? Why should we care about shot attempts and rebounds but not the actual percentages? Mark C then discusses these statistical insights and what they mean from a more eye-test perspective, using player examples like Egor Demin and Kasparas Jakučionis from Summer League. Lastly, Mark C goes through his Summer League standouts, highlighting rookies and second-year players like Nikola Topić and Terrence Shannon Jr. that dynasty managers should be encouraged by.
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Punt Intended: 2025 NBA Free Agency Recap Part 3: John Collins and Norman Powell On the Move | Do Pistons Have a Spacing Issue? | Hornets’ Usage Pecking Order | Myles Tuner’s Shocking Move
Mark C concludes his recap of the 2025 NBA free agency period. He first begins by detailing the Norman Powell and John Collins trade and what it means for the Jazz, Heat, and Clippers. Mark C then details the Pistons and Bulls, highlighting how the lack of shooting on the Pistons could dictate their rotations. He then shifts to the Hornets, Knicks, Kings, and Sixers. Both the Hornets and Kings have a glut of guards who desire usage – how does Mark C think it will play out on these teams? Lastly, Mark C concludes with the Bucks, Thunder, Mavs, and Warriors. Can Nikola Topić and Thomas Sorber break into the Thunder’s rotation, and are there enough minutes for all of the Mavs frontcourt players?
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Punt Intended: 2025 NBA Free Agency Recap Part 2: Anfernee Simons to the Celtics | Hawks’ Calculated Offseason Gambles | Did Lakers Add Enough with Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia?
Mark C continues his recap of the 2025 NBA free agency period. He begins by detailing the Jrue Holiday and Anfernee Simons swap, and what it implies for the rotations of the Blazers and Celtics. Mark C then quickly summarizes the Jazz and Pacers offseasons before shifting to the Hawks and the Nets. The Kristaps Porzingis acquisition by the Hawks was a calculated gamble along with their other free-agent additions like Nickeil Alexander-Walker; how will all of these pieces fit together? Lastly, Mark C hits on the Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, and Raptors, describing all their moves on the edges of their roster.
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Punt Intended: 2025 NBA Free Agency Recap Part 1: Desmond Bane to the Magic | Kevin Durant to the Rockets | Pelicans’ Puzzling Offseason
Mark C kicks off his recap of the 2025 NBA free agency period. He first details the Magic trading for Desmond Bane and the usage implications for Jalen Suggs, Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and others on the Magic and Grizzlies. He then touches on the Cavaliers and Spurs before shifting to the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant. Has anything changed much for the incumbents in Houston along with their bevy of free-agent additions, and what does this all mean for the Suns? Then, Mark C summarizes the Wizards and Pelicans moves and trades, questioning how the Pelicans will craft their line-ups. Lastly, Mark C concludes with the Heat and Wolves offseason moves.
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Punt Intended: 2025 NBA Draft Recap Part 2
In this episode, Mark C wraps up his comprehensive 2025 NBA Draft recap and delivers fantasy basketball analysis on the rest of the major prospects. He dishes out insights on rookies like Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Thomas Sorber, detailing just what dynasty upside exists for these prospects. Mark C discusses the thought process behind the Jazz’s selection of Ace Bailey, and why the Suns drafting Khaman Maluach while trading for Mark Williams isn’t too big of a concern for dynasty. Mark C concludes with thoughts on the rest of the draft, including the Trail Blazers’ gamble on Hansen Yang and some interesting flyers in Asa Newell, Jase Richardson, and Adou Thiero.
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Punt Intended: 2025 NBA Draft Recap Part 1
In this episode Mark C dives into Part 1 of his 2025 NBA Draft recap with in-depth dynasty basketball fantasy analysis. He breaks down top picks like Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks and Dylan Harper to the Spurs and highlights the undervalued gem of Miami’s Kasparas Jakučionis, who could be the best bargain in rookie drafts. He evaluates the picks by the Sixers, Hornets, and Bulls, including names like V.J. Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel. Mark C finishes by examining the Nets’ influx of five first-round players and discusses the Grizzlies’ trade-up for Cedric Coward. Tune in to get detailed dynasty basketball insights!
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Mark C’s Rookie Dynasty Rankings – Post-2025 NBA Draft
Mark C presents his top-70 NBA Draft 2025 rookie dynasty rankings!
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