Lin (back) said that he is fine, and that he will continue to play, Mark Medina reports. The injury was never considered serious enough to sideline Lin, but it is nice to see that he has been aggressive on the floor despite having the injury.

Lin scored 17 points (8-15 FG, 0-4 3PT, 1-3 FT) with five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Despite the fact that he went 0-of-4 from 3-point range, and missed two pivotal free throws that could've given the Lakers the victory, this was actually a nice game from Lin. The biggest criticism about Lin has always been his consistency, so while this stat line is not bad, it still remains to be seen if he can sustain this level of production as the Lakers starting point guard.

Lin (back) did not practice Saturday, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. The 26-year-old is battling some back soreness but it seems the decision to hold him out Saturday was primarily for maintenance purposes, as the issue is not believed to be serious. Lin has been up and down over the past week, but there's been nothing to suggest he won't be available for close to his normal minutes Sunday against the Nuggets.

Lin, who was coming off a scoreless game Sunday, scored 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with three rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals in 31 minutes Tuesday. Although Lin started the season slowly, and put up a goose egg Sunday, he's been fairly consistent in between, scoring in double digits in seven of the last nine games. He won't light the world on fire this season, but his fantasy value should hold steady.

Lin will start Tuesday's opener against the Rockets. The absence of Steve Nash presents an opportunity for Lin to assume the vast majority of the point guard minutes, and he'll now step in as the starter when the regular season begins. Ronnie Price may still be in the conversation to start, though, as Byron Scott may prefer to bring Lin off the bench. Whether he starts or not, Lin's fantasy value is close to as high as it's ever been given the players with which he's competing for playing time.

Lin will likely assume the starting point guard with Steve Nash ruled out for the season, The L.A. Times reports. While Lin was expected to play more minutes and be the more fantasy relevant player this season, the news of Nash being done for the year still has an impact in his fantasy value. Previously, coach Byron Scott had annointed Nash the starter, meaning Lin would play off the bench and start on the games Nash rested. Now, with more consistency and only rookie Jordan Clarkson and veteran Ronnie Price behind him, Lin is poised to have his fantasy value rise significantly. He'll likely go higher than where his current ADP sits, so jumping on him n the mid rounds is a solid strategy.

Lin came off the bench in his return from two sprained ankles, scoring 15 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT) with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 24 minutes Tuesday. Now healthy, it should only be a matter of time before Lin usurps the starting role from Ronnie Price, who has been the placeholder starter of late. With Steve Nash's troublesome back likely to be a constant concern, Lin's fantasy value looks like it will fairly consistent.

Lin (ankle) posted on his Twitter account that he will be taking the court for Tuesday's preseason game. His ankles are feeling better, and he posted a picture of him getting taped up prior to Tuesday's contest. Given the lack of another reliable point guard on the team (Steve Nash doesn't qualify due to health concerns), it will be difficult for Lin not to compile relatively solid counting stats this season.

Lin (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell reports. He took shots Saturday while the rest of the team scrimmaged, but the sprained ankle will probably keep him out of action this weekend. However, given the fact that Steve Nash (back) is already ailing, Lin should be a strong play to start the season, assuming he's healthy by then.

Lin sprained his right ankle in individual drills Thursday morning, adding to the sprained left ankle that has kept him out of the previous two preseason games, but still hopes to play Sunday against Utah, InsideSoCal.com reports. With the Lakers' point guard depth stretched to the point that Ronnie Price started Thursday's game, it's imperative Lin gets himself right before the regular season kicks off. Lin said he'd like to take part in the full-court scrimmage Saturday before playing Sunday, but his health is the most important concern, as he'll likely be installed as the team's starter due to Steve Nash's persistent back and nerve issues. Target Lin in the middle rounds of drafts.