Nash (back) has announced that he is officially retiring.

Nash, who has missed this entire season with lingering back issues, will retire after 18 seasons in the league. The two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star averaged 14.3 points and 8.5 assists per game over his career.

Nash (back) is expected to miss the entire 2014-15 season due to reoccurring nerve damage in his back, Bleacher Report reports.

Nash has struggled to overcome nerve issues in his back over recent seasons and those complications plagued the 40-year-old this preseason as well. Despite experimenting with countless techniques to improve his condition, Nash's back problems have persisted enough to rule him out for the upcoming campaign. Furthermore, with Nash currently in the final year of his contract with the Lakers, the two-time MVP may have played his last NBA game. If that proves true, Nash leaves the league in an unfortunate manner, but with an unquestioned resume destined for the Hall of Fame. As a result of Nash being out, Jeremy Lin should benefit as the Lakers' starting point guard this season, with Ronnie Price representing Los Angeles' top backup option.

Nash will not suit up for Lakers on Sunday in the preseason tilt against the Jazz, InsideSoCal.com reports.

Nash has only played in two preseason games, asking out of the second after just one quarter. His back and nerve root issues from last season have kept him from practicing this week, but the ageing veteran wants to play in at least one more preseason game before the regular season kicks off. Things aren't looking rosy for the NBA's oldest player and Jeremy Lin (ankle) will likely assume the starting point guard role this season, and be the superior fantasy option.

Nash (back) hasn't practiced in nearly a week, and he's doubtful for Sunday's preseason game, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell reports.

If you draft Nash under the assumption he'll see significant action this season, then you only have yourself to blame. His health will likely remain a concern throughout the season, and even when he's healthy enough to play, the Lakers will undoubtedly curtail his minutes in hopes of avoiding further setbacks. Jeremy Lin is the obvious option at point guard for the Lakers and for fantasy owners.

Nash (back) will not play Thursday as initially thought, the team's official site reports.

Nash was initially slated to play Thursday, but his back didn't respond as well as he hoped in warmups, so he will sit instead. The Lakers are already short players with Nick Young, Jordan Campbell, Xavier Henry and Jeremy Lin all dealing with injuries. Ronnie Price is starting at point guard Thursday and should see a lot of minutes with few other options to turn to, but Nash and Jeremy Lin are expected to be the top two running the point when the regular season begins.

Nash (back) will try to play in Thursday night's preseason game versus the Jazz.

Nash was previously expected to miss Thursday's game after tweaking his back while carrying bags Wednesday, but will apparently attempt to come off the Lakers' bench anyway. With Jeremy Lin (ankle) out, Ronnie Price will start at point guard for Los Angeles and should play an expanded role considering Nash's fragility. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how the 40-year-old former MVP holds up Thursday in whatever time he spends on the court.

Nash (back) suffered a setback Wednesday and consequently is not expected to play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Jazz, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Nash reportedly tweaked his back while carrying bags, evidencing his fragility despite being a professional athlete. However, prior to Wednesday's incident, Nash had missed the Lakers' previous two practices, as well as Sunday's preseason game, due to discomfort. When considering his chronic pain, it's not surprising that the 40-year-old Nash incurred another setback. No matter, Nash is not expected to play Thursday and although Jeremy Lin (ankle) is also banged-up, it appears Lin is now the front-runner in the Lakers' point guard competition.

Nash (back/hamstring) is having difficulties with his nerve issues in his back and legs and coach Byron Scott he will consider using him in a bench role this season, InsideSoCal.com reports.

Nash was always going to be a risky proposition for fantasy owners and with him asking out of Sunday's game with a flare up of the sciatica-like problem he suffered last season, and missing the Lakers' last two practices, there is almost no way any owners can have faith in him for this season. If coach Scott does play Nash in a reserve role, Jeremy Lin would become the starter and have a bump in his fantasy value once he recovers from his mild ankle sprain.

Nash (back/hamstring) did not practice Tuesday.

Nash missed practice for the second straight day after stating he "didn't feel quite right" during Sunday's preseason contest. He'll be evaluated on a daily basis, and coach Byron Scott left open the possibility of both Nash and Jeremy Lin (ankle) playing in Thursday's exhibition game. Whether Nash plays or not, he's among the most difficult players to trust, in terms of health, when the regular season rolls around.

Nash (undisclosed) did not practice Monday, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.

Nash left Sunday's preseason game early in the first half and did not play at all after halftime. The veteran said he "didn't feel quite right," but it's unclear whether that means he's dealing with an illness or an injury. Consider him day-to-day unless a forthcoming report indicates otherwise.

Nash played just 12 minutes in the first half before sitting out the rest of the game because he "didn't feel quite right", Lakers.com's Mike Trudell reports. He scored just three points (0-5 FG, 3-3 FT) with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

Nash sat out last Thursday's game to rest, but this is a totally different situation. It could be a case of Nash and the Lakers being supremely cautious, but it's not a good sign when Nash's body isn't really right after one and a half preseason games. Jeremy Lin (ankle) is still the Lakers' point guard you want to own with rookie Jordan Clarkson (calf) a deeper league option.

Nash will likely be held out of Thursday's preseason game against Golden State, the OC Register's Bill Oram reports.

If Nash is held out, it would only be for precautionary reasons, as the Lakers continue to be cautious with the veteran's health. Jeremy Lin figures to see an increased workload in Nash's absence.

Nash started Monday's preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and adding five assists in 20 minutes.

Nash assured us the ankle injury he suffered in Saturday's practice was nothing and was true to his word, starting the game for the Lakers and playing 20 minutes through three quarters. Although Nash will play limited minutes and miss games in back-to-back sets, the reports of his looking spry in camp seem on the money and he may impact Jeremy Lin's fantasy value this season. Nash, himself, however, is hard to roster in most fantasy leagues, due to the restrictions the coaching staff will put on him.

Nash (ankle) will start the Lakers' preseason opener against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, but will play only limited minutes, InsideSoCal.com reports.

After rolling his ankle in Saturday's practice, Nash returned to the court Sunday and participated in parts of the team's five-on-five scrimmage. Given his health problems over the past two seasons, Nash's minutes will be limited throughout the preseason and regular season as the Lakers take a cautious approach. Of all the Lakers' point guards, Jeremy Lin has the most fantasy value.

Nash (ankle) practiced and participated in the first part of an intrasquad scrimmage Sunday.

The veteran suffered a minor ankle injury Saturday but, as expected, was back on the floor for Sunday's session. Given his recent history, the Lakers will be very cautious with Nash throughout the preseason and regular season.

Nash downplayed the ankle injury he suffered during Saturday's practice and says he expects to practice Sunday, the Lakers' official site reports.

Any injury regarding Nash is a concern given his age and recent history, but this seems like a very minor ailment. He accidentally stepped on a teammate's foot during a conditioning drill and rolled his ankle, but said he could have returned to practice if it had been necessary.

Nash rolled his right ankle in practice Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

The injury forced Nash to the bench, and could very well jeopardize his availability for the team's preseason opener Monday against the Nuggets. Nash dealt with some ankle issues in April, but he was inhibited primarily by a back concern last season, and he said earlier this week that he was "feeling great."

Nash is "feeling great" but is still being held out of some practice activities, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Nash practiced for about 90 minutes of Tuesday's three-hour practice without any limitations or setbacks. Coach Byron Scott will sit him, alongside Kobe Bryant, in the evening part of the two-a-day session Wednesday. �Both players will participate in the Lakers' scrimmage to end the day. �While Nash is in great shape right now, it is still early in training camp, and the question is whether he will be able to stay healthy heading into the season? �Jeremy Lin would seem a more viable option long-term because of the risk that the 40-year-old Nash won't be able to stay healthy for the full season.

Nash is feeling "the best he's felt" according to Lakers' general manager Mitch Kupchak and has been participating in five-on-five scrimmages prior to training camp opening next week, InsideSoCal.com reports.

Nash has missed 99 games over the past two seasons with a variety of ailments including a leg fracture and persistent back and leg nerve root issues, but all signs point to the 41-year-old dual MVP being in much better shape this offseason. Coach Byron Scott has already hinted that Nash will be the Lakers' starting point guard, but tempered expectations by saying he will sit a lot of back-to-back sets and have his minutes limited. Jeremy Lin is still the better fantasy option in the Lakers' backcourt, but these reports muddy his outlook somewhat.

Nash is expected to start at point guard for the Lakers this season, but will continue to sit out the second game of back-to-back sets and be rested periodically, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Nash played a career-low 15 games (10 starts) last season due to a plethora of injuries, so although the 40-year-old feels healthy entering the upcoming season, new Lakers' coach Byron Scott will closely monitor his usage. As has increasingly been the case since arriving in Los Angeles two years ago, Nash will receive regular, scheduled rests this season, especially in the second game of back-to-back outings. However, when Nash is available, the future Hall of Famer has been pegged by Scott as his starting point guard, even though offseason addition Jeremy Lin figures to be the more valuable fantasy commodity at the position.