Steve Blake scored nine points on 4-of-9 shooting (including a three) with seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. Blake has taken over the point guard position and left Jordan Farmar in his dust, and because of Mike D'Antoni's system he has been able to rack up rebounds (3.4) and assists (6.6) at a career-best rate. He's a must-start player going forward until Kobe Bryant returns. Jodie Meeks added 25 points with five treys in the loss.

Steve Blake hit 5-of-11 shots and two 3-pointers for 15 points, six rebounds and 11 assists in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets. He is officially the point guard to own in L.A. now that Steve Nash is out for the next few weeks, if not longer. Jordan Farmar had a nice game on Tuesday, but as 0-for-4 for one point in 14 minutes tonight.

Steve Blake started at point guard for the Lakers Tuesday and scored just five points on 1-of-4 shooting (a 3-pointer), but also had 10 assists in 27 minutes as L.A. throttled the defenseless Hornets. We have been touting Blake as a hot pickup and he came through tonight. Jordan Farmar had a nice line off the bench, and both players are worth using over the next two weeks while Steve Nash tries to get his back into playing shape.

Mike D'Antoni said a change to the lineup is a "definite possibility." Of course it is. D'Antoni changes his lineups about as often as he changes his suits, plus Steve Nash having his doctor's appointment today means the team will have to explore a new way to work the rotation. Steve Blake scored 19 points on Sunday and is likely to be the main beneficiary. Jodie Meeks' upside for triples makes him a viable add and Jordan Farmar could be charged with more responsibilities.

Steve Blake led his team with 19 points, eight assists and three steals during Sunday's blowout loss, making 5-of-8 shots from 3-point range in a futile effort. He started at PG in the second half after Steve Nash exited with back problems, and his fantasy stock could get a major boost depending upon the outcome of Nash's doctor appointment on Monday. He's worth a speculative add if he's available on your waiver wire -- in 13 starts at PG last season, Blake averaged 10.0 points, 2.2 triples, 4.3 boards, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals.

Steve Blake started at point guard for resting Steve Nash and wasted no time following up on Wednesday's solid performance, scoring 13 points with three rebounds, eight assists and two treys in 36 minutes. Blake hit 4-of-11 shots from the field and 3-of-4 from the line, and he might have stepped in front of Jordan Farmar (10 points, two assists, 23 minutes) to be the beneficiary of Nash's various ailments. Things are going to get tight across the board when Kobe Bryant returns eventually, but for now owners can look to Blake's early season late round value and consider him as a speculative, short-term add.

Steve Blake hit a game-winning 3-pointer with one second left in Thursday's 99-98 win over the Rockets, finishing with 14 points, three boards, two assists and four 3-pointers on 5-of-10 shooting in 34 minutes. He got loose on a screen during an in-bounds play and hit nothing but net in the corner. The Lakers were hot from downtown tonight and made 16 from that range, which was more than their 15 free throw attempts. Blake is an interesting option as a spot-start on Friday at New Orleans with Steve Nash expected to sit.

Steve Blake handed out nine assists in Friday's loss, but managed just six points on 2-of-12 shooting to go with four rebounds and a steal in 32 minutes. Blake hit just 2-of-9 triples or this line would have looked a lot better, but with the Lakers running 11 guys deep in the rotation and Kobe Bryant coming back sooner than later there is only really short-term appeal here.

Steve Blake shot 2-of-3 from the field in Tuesday's opener against the Clippers, scoring six points with two boards, one assist, one steal and two 3-pointers in 22 minutes. He got the start, but the bench was the story tonight with their 76 points. Blake had a couple bright spots during the season, but it looks clear that Jordan Farmar is a hotter commodity. Blake could still have some value with the injury news surrounding Steve Nash.

Steve Blake will start at SG when the Lakers open their season vs. the Clippers on Tuesday. He was impressive in 13 starts last year, averaging 10.0 points, 2.2 threes, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He averaged 35 minutes per game during that stretch, however, which may not be attainable with Steve Nash at PG and both Jordan Farmar and Jodie Meeks vying backcourt minutes. Owners should view Blake as a low-end option until Kobe Bryant returns.