Lin (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Lin's ankle sprain kept him on the sidelines for Friday's loss to Portland, but he has been upgraded to questionable heading into Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. Brian Roberts saw most of Lin's minutes off the bench Friday and that could be the case yet again if Lin is sidelined Sunday.

Lin (ankle) will not play Friday versus the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Lin was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Jazz after 17 minutes of action due to a sprained ankle. He left the game with four points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Given that he is already confirmed out for Friday's contest, the injury may take a little time to heal. For now consider him day-to-day following Friday's matchup.

Lin was removed from Wednesday's game against the Jazz with a right ankle sprain, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin scored four points with two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes before he was forced to leave. Brian Roberts is the next guard up in the rotation in Lin's absence, and Aaron Harrison could get some rare run if Lin is forced to miss substantial time. The severity of the sprain is unknown thus far, so we'll have to wait for further evaluation before we can pinpoint a return date with any certainty.

Lin recorded 20 points (8-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, and seven rebounds in 50 minutes during the Hornets' 129-128 double overtime win against the Kings on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Lin has been spectacular over the last two games with Nicolas Batum (toe) and others sitting out. His stats have been somewhat inflated by the three combined overtime sessions in those two contests, and Lin has committed eight turnovers. Nevertheless, Kemba Walker struggled from the field on Monday, going five-for-25 for 24 points, and Lin's efforts helped the Hornets earn a much-needed win to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race amid a plethora of injuries.

Lin scored 26 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT) while adding five rebounds, five assists and a block in 40 minutes during Saturday's win over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

He's been alternating scoring in single and double digits over his last eight games, resulting in a fairly mediocre average of 12.6 points, 3.0 boards, 2.6 assists and 0.8 threes during that stretch. Until Lin finds some consistency, he'll have a tough time finding a spot on most fantasy rosters.

Lin will start at shooting guard Friday against Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets will be without a number of regulars Friday, and Lin will take the spot of Nic Batum, who's been ruled out due to a toe injury. In Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City, Lin saw increased minutes after Batum departed the game, and he finished with 16 points, two assists and a rebound in 28 minutes. Lin figures to see a similar workload Friday night, with his playing time potentially creeping above the 30-minute threshold.

Lin supplied 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, and one rebound across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 109-95 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Lin offered his usual strong scoring punch off the bench, but more notable than his stat line was the fact that Nicolas Batum (toe) was forced to exit the game prematurely. Batum recently missed time with a sprained on the same toe, so if he's ultimately forced to sit during Friday's game against the Magic, Lin could be in line to pick up a start in the backcourt alongside Kemba Walker.

Lin provided nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 37 minutes in Monday's 124-119 double-overtime win against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Though the two extra periods afforded Lin a huge chunk of playing time, he rarely sought the opportunity to look for his own shot, as Kemba Walker (52 points on 16-of-34 shooting) was cooking throughout the afternoon. Lin should see his playing time scale back in the games to come, but stat lines like the one he offered Monday shouldn't be out of the ordinary.

Lin scored 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) while adding three steals and an assist in22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

The ankle injury that was bothering him earlier in the week didn't seem to be a big issue, although his poor three-point shooting could indicate that he's not quite 100 percent yet. Lin will get a day to rest before the Hornets host the Jazz on Monday.

Lin (ankle) will play Saturday against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Lin was able to play 30 minutes in Friday's loss to New Orleans but was limited offensively, scoring just seven points on 3-of-10 shooting. He will be able to play Saturday and his presence will be much-needed given that Kemba Walker, who will play, is also dealing with an ankle injury and is coming off a 42-minutes outing Friday.