Chauncey Billups played 17 minutes in a loss to the Spurs on Thursday with six points, no boards, two assists and no steals.

He's going to have duds like these since he's not getting minutes on a regular basis. It's laughable that Billups is owned in more leagues than guys like Jeff Green, Moe Harkless and Andrew Nicholson combined.

Chauncey Billups scored 21 points against the Lakers with three rebounds, three assists, four steals and five 3-pointers on Thursday.

Before you go run to pick him up based on this game and the 19-point outing on Wednesday, Billups did his damage in just 16 minutes Thursday. He was left open for most of the game and is certainly heating up. He won't be playing more than 22 minutes per game while the Clippers are healthy, so standard league owners should be able to do better.

Chauncey Billups returned from a back injury and started for the Clippers, finishing with season highs of 19 and four 3-pointers, along with one rebound and two assists on 6-of-9 shooting Wednesday.

He missed his previous game with a bad back and had scored a total of 15 points in his two games since returning from a foot injury, so we were surprised by this one. He's played in just five games this season, and while owners of Jamal Crawford should take notice, we doubt Billups plays this well consistently. Just keep an eye on him in case this becomes the norm instead of a fluke, but he will likely have trouble staying healthy the rest of the way.

Chauncey Billups (back) will start against the Rockets on Wednesday.

After returning from a foot issue, Billups played just two games before needing to sit out for his back. He's just too old and the Clippers are too deep to even think about picking him up in the vast majority of formats.

Chauncey Billups (back) is hopeful he'll be able to play on Wednesday against the Rockets.

"I thought I was fine most of the day," Billups said. "But I got here and it just wasn't right." The Clippers anticipated easing Billups back into action, so we can't say we're surprised. He should be able to return on Wednesday, but the Clippers will not push him.

Chauncey Billups (back) did not play on Monday against the Sixers.

It makes sense that the Clippers will ease Billups back into the swing of things with the All Star break right around the corner. With Caron Butler also out, look for Jamal Crawford and Matt Barnes to play plenty of minutes. Willie Green will get the nominal starting nod.

Chauncey Billups returned from a foot injury on Friday and had seven points, one board, four assists and one 3-pointer in 16 minutes vs. Miami.

It was his first action since December 3 and just his fourth game all year. While Billups doesn't have many holes in his fantasy game besides field goal percentage, he simply won't get enough minutes to matter in most leagues given his age and the depth of the Clippers.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Heat.

Not only will Billups play for the first time since Dec. 3, but he'll start. Given his age (36), fragile medical state and the depth of the Clippers, we wouldn't have high hopes. Note that Billups hasn't topped 21 minutes in any of the three games he played this season.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will be a game-time call on Friday.

Billups has been out with a foot injury since initially returning from his ruptured Achilles, and even if he doesn't play Friday, he's very close to finally returning. When he is back, Willie Green should move back to the end of the bench.

Chauncey Billups (foot) has a chance to return on Friday against the Heat.

Billups will evaluate himself on Thursday. "It'll give me a better gauge, really, if I am where I think I am," Billups said. "I feel good right now. I haven't gone full court." If he is able to return on Friday, Billups is expected to unseat Willie Green as the starting shooting guard.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will not play on Wednesday.

Billups could reportedly return this week, but he's not ready yet. Willie Green will continue to hold down the starting SG spot in Billups' absence, but he has no fantasy value.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will not play in Sunday's matinee vs. the Celtics but he hopes to return "sometime next week."

Billups has been targeting a return during the Clips' east-coast roadtrip, which continues with games on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. His return will shore up the Clippers' backcourt but he's unlikely to play enough minutes to alter the fantasy landscape.

Chauncey Billups is aiming to return from his foot injury on the current Clippers road trip.

Billups is expected to practice on Saturday and is "inching" toward a return, and although he hopes to play on the road trip, he still no has timetable or target date for his return. He hasn't played since December 3, and has only played in three games this season. Owners in standard formats can do better when looking for help on the wire.

Chauncey Billups (foot) is progressing, but he will not play on Friday.

It's not a huge surprise as Billups remains out with his injury. He's working toward coming back, but the Clippers have absolutely zero incentive to rush him at any point along the way in his recovery.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will not play Wednesday night against the Timberwolves.

Billups took contact during Wednesday's practice but appears to still be a little ways away from returning to the lineup. Even when he does return, owners shouldn't expect much of anything given his age, injury history and limited minutes.

Chauncey Billups (foot) took contact at Tuesday's practice.

Billups has a chance to return at some point on the Clippers' eight-game road trip that starts Wednesday. But given his age and recent injury history, we can't expect anything more than 20 minutes for quite some time. Billups has managed to play in just three games all season.

Chauncey Billups (foot) was doing full-court drills on Sunday.

Billups had a "really good workout" on Sunday, and with no timetable for his return, the expectation is that the Clippers will let Billups take his time before allowing him to return. Willie Green will continue to hold down Billups' spot in the starting five.

Chauncey Billups (foot) played 3-on-3 on Thursday, but there is still no timetable for his return.

Billups is believed to be progressing as he said that he's "feeling better all the time," but the team isn't ready to put a target date on his return just yet. "I'm not ready to get out there and play five-on-five and be in a real game yet," Billups said. Willie Green will continue to start for the Clippers, but he is not a fantasy option.

Chauncey Billups (foot) will begin doing 3-on-3 work this week.

Vinny Del Negro will see how Billups responds before progressing with his rehab, but Billups is getting "a lot of therapy" and is said to be improving. The team won't rush him back, but when he is ready to return, expect him to take his spot in the lineup back from Willie Green.

Chauncey Billups (Achilles) has begun 3-on-3 work but there is still no clear date for his return.

"He's getting a lot of therapy and he said it's feeling a lot better," said Del Negro. "Then we'll see how he reacts and I'll have a better feel for his return." Billups is more likely to disrupt other players' roles than to offer any stand-alone value this season.