Steve Blake played 38 minutes and had eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and two 3-pointers in Wednesday's tough win at Portland. Steve Nash is iffy for Friday so Blake could continue to play massive minutes. He's not a must-own fantasy player, but could be serviceable if Nash is out, and his two late offensive rebounds tonight were a big factor in the Lakers' win.

Steve Blake shot 3-of-8 from the field for eight points during a 109-95 loss to the Clippers on Sunday, adding six boards, two assists, two steals and two 3-pointers in 39 minutes. The eight points isn't going to catch your eye, but he was useful with the steals and threes. Steve Nash said his status is "tricky" for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, so Blake is worth a look in most sitations.

Steve Blake played 38 minutes in a start at point guard on Tuesday, scoring 11 points with five boards, one assist, one steal and three 3-pointers. Steve Nash did not play due to back and hip ailments and Blake did his thing. He set up from 3-point land and seven of his eight field goal attempts came from beyond the arc. Nash is expected to play on Friday, so Blake can be left on the wire in most leagues.

Steve Blake will start Tuesday's game against the Mavs. Steve Nash (hip, hamstring) is out Tuesday and questionable for Friday. Given the three-game night, Blake is definitely worth a spot-start. Over his last ten games, he's averaged 2.3 3-pointers, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals while playing 30.1 minutes. Blake will likely push for something closer to 36 minutes against Dallas.

Steve Blake credited his recent success to "playing free" under Mike D'Antoni. Blake has looked like a natural fit under D'Antoni since returning from his groin injury earlier in the season, and he'll be especially important with Steve Nash banged up right now. "Steve's going to be ready," Kobe Bryant said. Blake played 32 minutes in Saturday's win, scoring 15 points on five three-pointers.

Stepping up for injured Steve Nash (hip, hamstring), Steve Blake had 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting from downtown in Saturday's win over the Kings. Blake should play 25-30 minutes if Nash sits out on Tuesday, which is enough burn to expect a handful of points, 3-pointers, assists, and maybe a steal or two. He's probably not worth gambling on until we know Nash's status, so stay tuned.

Steve Blake (illness) returned to action on Friday, scoring five points on 2-of-6 shooting with five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes. With the Lakers at full strength more or less, Blake has no fantasy value in most formats.

Steve Blake (illness) practiced on Thursday and is expected to play on Friday. Blake missed Wednesday's practice with an illness, but he was back in practice on Thursday and it's not something that will limit him on Friday. He'll have a much smaller role with both Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol expected to return.

Steve Blake is sick and his status for Friday's game against the Wizards is up in the air. Blake tweeted Wednesday afternoon that he was under the weather, explaining his absence from practice today. We're guessing that whatever illness sidelined him today will clear up by Friday. Blake's taken on a much larger role in the wake of Kobe Bryant's ankle injury, but Kobe's expected to return to the lineup Friday, meaning Blake would likely return to his minimal role regardless of his health.

Steve Blake played 34 minutes against the Suns on Monday scoring 13 points with one board, four assists, one steal and one 3-pointer. He's been the clear winner of the Kobe Bryant injury and played in 35 minutes in his previous two games over the weekend. Blake shots the three and can hand out some assists, so might have some short-term value. Although, the Lakers don't play again until Friday and Kobe could be back for that game.