Fantasy Basketball: Jaric Alert

I mentioned in an earlier blog how much I despised Marko Jaric for his inconsistent play over the years, but like a sucker I am back for more, having picked him up AGAIN.

Jaric has been too good to ignore, scoring 20 and 21 points over his last tow games and totalling 12 assists, three steals and three blocks.

For now it appears Jaric is safe to rely on, at least until Randy Foye returns. At the very least, ride the hot streak. Sebastian Telfair also had a nice game, and is worth watching.

-- I am kicking myself for not accepting a Kobe for LeBron trade that was offered to me after the first game of the season. LeBron continues to post sick numbers and was HUGE last night in a win over the Celtics. Kobe, meanwhile, had a huge game last night, but that was against the Sonics. A good sign, but I need Kobe to get healthy and stay healthy quick.

-- Vince Carter finally got a start last night after returning from injury a few games back. He was real big against Memphis, scoring 32 points with nine rebounds and seven assists.

-- Juan Carlos Navarro continues to get minutes and continues to produce. I snagged him in both of my leagues and over the last three games has scored 60 points, drained nine threes, and last night pulled down 11 rebounds. A great waiver wire find for lots of owners. Ride it.

-- I haven't talked to my buddy, but he has to be kicking myself for dropping Jamaal Tinsley. It's no secret that if he's healthy, he puts up big assist, steal and three-point numbers. I have been reaping the benefits, even though that particular team of mine is struggling big time with injuries. I have to admit I made a flub of my own the last couple days, dropping Stephon Marbury before his last two big games. Ouch.

-- If Jermaine O'Neal can't stay healthy (which is a good bet), Shawne Williams appears to benefit most. WIlliams got the starting nod over Troy Muprhy and scored 21 points in a win in Denver. O'Neal is wearing knee brace and is a game-time decision tonight.

-- Lots of big games to go around for the Sixers last night. Dalembert (22 points, eight boards, three blocks), Korver (20 points, 4 three's), Iguodola (20 points, 11 assists) and Andre Miller (18 pts, 9 assists and 8 rebounds) all were huge. Don't bank on any of these guys night after night except Iguodola.

-- Al Horford continues to be a beast on the boards, pulling down 14 last night against the Bulls. Love this rookie and he should only get better.

-- It looks like Nick Collison has a broken nose. No news yet if this will require surgery or what, but consider him doubtful for tonight's game.