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.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 3/27
Mark C identifies some adds that could help you in your playoff push!
Punt Intended: Dylan Harper Dynasty Profile; Dyson Daniels Soaring; D’Angelo Russell Falling
Mark C kicks off his 2025 prospect profiles with Dylan Harper, the exciting freshman guard from Rutgers. Then, he transitions back to the NBA, detailing the rise of Dyson Daniels. Lastly, Mark C describes why D’Angelo Russell is a much less secure dynasty asset after his play this season.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 3/20
Mark C takes us through a lighter slate to highlight some players who could help us during the stretch run.
Punt Intended: Walker Kessler and Immanuel Quickley Deep Dives; Prospect Scouting Process; Blazers Notes and Insights
Mark C begins by detailing his prospect scouting process and the refinements he has made over the last year. Then, he does some deep dives into the seasons of Walker Kessler and Immanuel Quickley, highlighting the highs and lows of both. Lastly, Mark C imparts his scouting notes on a fascinating team in the Portland Trail Blazers.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 3/13
Mark C takes us through a five-game slate to identify which players are performing with increased opportunity.
Punt Intended: Updated Dynasty Rankings!; Malik Monk’s Rise and Fred VanVleet Past His Prime
Mark C starts by detailing some of his biggest risers and fallers in his latest Dynasty Rankings. Then, he provides some additional discussion on Malik Monk’s rise and why Fred VanVleet’s prime is in the past. Lastly, Mark C details what he is scouting on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 3/6
Mark C filters through tanking motivations to serve up some adds that have staying power.
Mark C’s Dynasty Rankings – March 2025
With three quarter of the season to use as a sample, Mark C provides his updated Dynasty Rankings!
Punt Intended: Jaden McDaniels Reversing Course; Where Did Devin Vassell’s Scoring Go?
Mark C begins by providing insight to how injuries affect his dynasty evaluations. Then, he details why Jaden McDaniels has reversed his dynasty course and how Devin Vassell is falling out of favor as a shotmaker. Lastly, Mark C details the Miami Heat and how multiple veteran options are filling in the gaps on the team.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 2/27
Mark C takes us through a variety of names we should keep our eyes on as Silly Season draws closer.
Punt Intended: Trade Deadline Recap Part 3 – De’Andre Hunter, Caris LeVert; Locking in on the Miami Heat
Mark C finishes his dynasty analysis of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. He focuses on the moves the Atlanta Hawks made and how it shapes their rotation before touching on some additional minor moves. Lastly, Mark C discusses why he will be locking in on the Miami Heat in the upcoming weeks.
Punt Intended: Trade Deadline Recap Part 2 – Mark Williams Non-Trade, Brandon Ingram, Jimmy Butler
Mark C continues his breakdown of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. He begins by discussing the non-trade of Mark Williams to the Lakers and what it indicates moving forward. Then, he moves to the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram and the whole mess of issues it causes. Lastly, Mark C details Jimmy Butler moving to the Warriors before touching on Jonas Valančiūnas to the Kings.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 2/13
Mark C takes us through all the injury fill-ins, detailing which players are to believed as long-term adds.
Punt Intended: Trade Deadline Recap Part 1 – Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox, Kyle Kuzma; Scouting the Pacers
Mark C starts his dive into a wild 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. He first discusses the implications of the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade and what it means for the lower-usage players on each team. Then, he shifts to the De’Aaron Fox trade and why it may not be quite the boost you think it is. Then, Mark C highlights why Kyle Kuzma to the Bucks doesn’t eliminate his flaws. Lastly, Mark C details his scouting notes on the Indiana Pacers.
Thursday Pickups: Fantasy Basketball Adds for 2/6
Mark C takes us through some of the post-trade deadline games, highlighting some adds that can help our squads.