Steve Blake had another strong game on Sunday with 16 points, four 3-pointers, five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 35 minutes. Blake's surge is great for L.A.'s playoff odds, but he's one of a few Lakers playing on borrowed time. His minutes will take a big hit once Kobe Bryant returns -- Kobe is doubtful for Sunday, but he could return on Friday.

Steve Blake came out of nowhere on Friday against the Pacers, scoring 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting (5-of-7 from deep) with six rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks in 35 minutes off the bench. Blake benefited from an ice-cold Jodie Meeks (0-of-7 FGs) and Kobe Bryant left after playing just 12 minutes. It's possible that Blake can outplay Meeks in theory, but we need to see him do it again before we're dropping anybody of usable value even in deeper formats.

Steve Blake played 34 minutes against the Hawks on Wednesday, scoring six points with four boards, two assists and two 3-pointers. It was the most minutes he's played in a game with Steve Nash active and the two Steves played side-by-side quite a bit. That trend should continue with Kobe Bryant out and Blake is worth a look in deeper leagues for owners seeking triples and a handful of assists.

Steve Blake scored a season-high 13 points in 25 minutes against the Wolves to go with seven boards, six assists and three 3-pointers on Thursday. His seven boards and three 3-pointers were also a season highs. While it's not exactly easy to correlate to his return, the Lakers 10-5 since Blake came back on January 29 from his abdomen injury. He won't have value in almost any league unless Steve Nash misses time.

The Lakers are shopping Steve Blake, Chris Duhon, Devin Ebanks and Darius Morris for second-round picks, sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Lakers don't have a lot of flexibility and have too much money tied up in backups who aren't part of the rotation, but it's hard to imagine any team willingly giving up much, if anything, for anyone listed here. If the Lakers do make a move before the deadline, it will probably be a very minor one.

Steve Blake conceded that he may need offseason surgery on his groin. "If the pain doesn't go away, it's something I might end up having to have surgery again," Blake said. "We'll figure that out when we get there. Hopefully it will heal itself."

Steve Blake returned from his abdominal injury Tuesday and had two points, two rebounds and four assists on 1-of-2 shooting in just 13 minutes. Blake is back, but virtually every starting Laker is passing the ball like a point guard right now, meaning Blake isn't going to be worth a look in fantasy leagues.

Steve Blake returned to action on Tuesday January 29.

Steve Blake (abdomen) is expected to return to the Lakers lineup on Tuesday. Blake has been out since November 11, but he's ready to get back on the floor. His return should send Chris Duhon back to the end of the bench.

Steve Blake (abdomen, groin) practiced with the team on Saturday and could return against New Orleans on Tuesday. "I think he's got a shot," Mike D'Antoni said about Blake playing on Tuesday. He's been out since November 11 and should resume most of the backup duties behind Steve Nash. He can be left on almost all waiver wires.