Punt Intended: Ownership Bias and Process-Based Analysis


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.

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Punt Intended: How Redraft Affects Dynasty; How to…


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 and stats to fully evaluate players.

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Punt Intended: Counteracting Biases in Dynasty


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.

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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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Punt Intended: New Dynasty Rankings!; Identifying Buys and…


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…


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…


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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Punt Intended + Super Max Podcast Team-Up with…

On this episode of the show, Jared gets Mark C from the Punt Intended podcast to talk about dynasty rankings, rookies, his philosophy on fantasy hoops, and even a little bit of Houston homerism. And if you have any questions for us, send them over to us at @jaredrusso and @jaredrossking and we will read them on the air! Nobody has so far though…

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Punt Intended: Summer League Recap; How to Evaluate…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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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