Lin is expected to serve as the Lakers' second-string point guard this season, although anticipated starter Steve Nash is slated to receive regular time off throughout the upcoming campaign, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Lin was previously expected to assume starting duties for the Lakers, who acquired the point guard from Houston earlier this offseason. However, upon new coach Byron Scott stating his preference to start Steve Nash, when available, Lin figures to begin the season off the bench. Nonetheless, Nash is will continue to sit out the second game of back-to-back sets, as well as other occasions this season, so Lin should still see his fair share of starts. Furthermore, given Lin's youth and health, he seems the best fantasy option among Lakers point guards this season.