Mike D'Antoni does not expect Steve Nash (nerve root irritation) to return this season. Nash can't shake his persistent injury and with the Lakers headed nowhere this season, D'Antoni would prefer to give minutes to the team's younger guards. It's a reasonable approach which opens the possibility that we've seen Nash in his final NBA game -- he's suggested that he will retire if the Lakers decide to release him via the 'stretch provision' this summer.

Steve Nash said that he would retire if the Lakers release him via the 'stretch provision' this summer. The provision in the CBA would allow L.A. to 'stretch' Nash's remaining $9.7 million salary over three seasons, limiting the annual impact on their salary cap. It's a financial tool which might be very appealing if Nash isn't able to return to productivity this season, as he's one of three players with guaranteed contracts in 2014-15 (along with Kobe Bryant and Robert Sacre). Nash hasn't played since Feb. 11 but he's still considered day-to-day.

Steve Nash (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Celtics. Nash should be considered day-to-day for the rest of the season. It means no one should be dropping Kendall Marshall, who is freed up for even more minutes now that Steve Blake is in Golden State. Nash, who won't play big minutes even when he does suit up, is waiver-wire fodder.

Steve Nash will not be at Staples Center for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to an upper respiratory infection. He was already extremely doubtful for his nerve irritation and should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics. It'll be the Kendall Marshall Show against Patrick Beverley on Wednesday with a little bit of Jordan Farmar mixed in.

Steve Nash (back) is doubtful to play the Rockets on Wednesday. He left L.A.'s previous game after aggravating his nerve-root irritation, and it's no surprise to see him back on the sidelines. Jordan Farmar (hamstring) is also doubtful to play Wednesday, leaving solid roles for Steve Blake and Kendall Marshall.

Steve Nash (nerve irritation) will not play against the Thunder on Thursday. "It's just an irritation and flare up," Nash said. "It's just sore from Sunday still. The whole nerve group has been troublesome." He could not return to action on Tuesday night and he dealt with some issues in each of his last two games. The All-Star break probably won't be enough time for Nash to get all the way back and he'll likely have plenty of more injuries this season. He's more trouble than he's worth in fantasy leagues. Kendall Marshall should be owned until the Lakers get some of their guard back.

Mike D'Antoni said that Steve Nash (nerve root irritation) will be day-to-day heading into Thursday's game. Nash's hamstring began to hurt him during Tuesday's game and he didn't play in the second half. It would be very surprising if the Lakers risked a setback by deploying him in the final game before the All-Star break, and fantasy owners should look instead to Kendall Marshall for value in L.A.'s decimated backcourt.

Steve Nash returned to action on Tuesday February 11.

Steve Nash will not play in the second half of Tuesday's game due to nerve irritation. This is the same issue which has cost him games all season and it was only a matter of time for the 40-year-old guard. Nash will likely continue to battle through this issue all season and it's really going to make him annoying to own in fantasy leagues. There's little incentive to have to deal with Nash in most leagues. He finished with two points, one board and two assists in 17 minutes.

Steve Nash (nerve irritation) confirmed that he will play vs. the Jazz on Tuesday. He's expected to start alongside Steve Blake, Wes Johnson, Shawne Williams and Chris Kaman. Nash is averaging 13.5 points and 3.5 assists in the Lakers' past two games, though he didn't make any 3-pointers or get any steals. Blake is a safer fantasy option of the two veteran guards, and Kendall Marshall may also hold value since Nash's minutes will likely be held in the 25-minute range.