Fantasy Fix

Jamison makes forgettable debut with Cavs

The final numbers weren't pretty for Antwan Jamison in his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night: 0 for 12 shooting, 2 points, 1 assist in 26 minutes.

"It was just one of those nights," Jamison told the Associated Press after the game. "It won't happen again. I can promise you that."

Fantasy owners hope not, but have to be worried. Not so much about Friday's performance, which will obviously get better, but about his long-term prospects with the Cavs. Jamison goes from being the first option to a DISTANT second behind LeBron James in Cleveland, and also has to deal with Shaquille O'Neal clogging the middle for the Cavs.

It wouldn't be a shock to see Jamison's points and rebounds dip with the Cavs, but his field goal percentage to improve, since he stands to benefit from some open looks based on other teams' preoccupation with King James.

---Jay Skurski

McKitish sees potential in Flynn

ESPN fantasy basketball analyst Brian McKitish recently compiled a list of 10 soon-to-be NBA rookies who he thinks can make an impact in their rookie years.

Included on that list is Niagara Falls native Jonny Flynn. Writes McKitish of Flynn, "... he could end up being the steal of the draft if he falls out of the top 10 on draft day. His fantasy value will depend largely on where he lands, but Flynn certainly has the potential to be an immediate contributor in the NBA. He will need to work on his long-distance shooting to become a complete fantasy player, but Flynn has the talent to be a major force in points, assists and steals if he can earn consistent minutes in his rookie season."

Flynn continues to improve his stock leading up to the draft, which will be held June 25 in Madison Square Garden. He's got the potential to be a top-10 pick, and has even been speculated to go as high as fourth overall, to the Sacramento Kings. Such a destination would be perfect in a fantasy scenario, since his playing time would be extensive.

---Jay Skurski

Odom steps up in Bynum's absence

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, one player who looks to be taking himself off the block is Lakers forward Lamar Odom.

In Sunday's showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Odom was the best player on the floor, finishing with 28 points and 17 rebounds. It was his second straight 20-point effort, the only two times this season he's scored that many.

With Andrew Bynum out with a knee injury, Odom has moved back into the starting lineup. In five starts this season, Odom's averaged 16.8 points and 11 rebounds. On the off chance he's available in your league, grab him.

--- Jay Skurski

An NBA sleeper awakens

Who IS that guy?

Undrafted rookie Anthony Morrow scored 37 points and had 11 rebounds in his first NBA start on Saturday, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

“It was just one of those things where I caught fire,” Morrow said.

Morrow is no secret to anyone who follows the Warriors' summer league team -- and who doesn't? The Georgia Tech product averaged 18.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in the NBA summer league, while shooting an eye-popping 73.9 percent (17-23) from three-point range.

Find a spot for this young man on your fantasy bench.

---Greg Connors