Jeremy Lin (back) returned to practice Thursday for the first time since leaving last Friday's game against the Warriors. Lin's status for Friday and Saturday is unknown at the moment, but a return to practice can't be viewed as a bad thing. Lin's numbers this season haven't exactly resembled his "Linsanity" numbers from two years ago and he'll enter a crowded backcourt upon his return with Aaron Brooks and Patrick Beverly. He can be a solid, if not streaky, contributor when healthy, but owners may want to leave him on their bench upon his return until he gets his minutes back up over 25 per game.