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.
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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Punt Intended: 2024 NBA Draft Reactions!
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.
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All-30 2024 NBA Dynasty Review: Indiana Pacers
Despite a season of two halves, the Pacers have found playoff success behind their ascendant star Tyrese Haliburton. Where will things go around him from here?
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Punt Intended: Josh Giddey and Alex Caruso Trade; Tristan da Silva Scout
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.
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Punt Intended: Johnny Furphy; Median Vs. Upside
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.
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Season Wrap: The 2023-24 Dallas Mavericks
The Mavs made a sprint to the Finals after finally finding the right roster mix to complement their superstar.
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Season Wrap: The 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Wolves managed to change opinions on the Rudy Gobert trade with a Western Conference Finals appearance. Now Minnesota will look towards their superstar Anthony Edwards to take another leap and potentially bring them to their first NBA Finals…that is unless ownership is unwilling to pay up for the team.
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Punt Intended: Yves Missi, Zach Edey, and Kel’el Ware
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 versatility on both ends of the court.
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