mbuser (4341 posts)  11/17/2012 10:05 AM

Out at least another week - will be re-evaluated a week from Sunday (tomorrow).

http://blog.lakers.com/lakers/2012/11/16/nash-out-another-week/

mbuser (4341 posts)  11/28/2012 12:32 PM

So now he's out yet another week:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/28/3116519/lakers-steve-nash-expects-to-be.html

And it looks like Blake will be out just as long:
http://www.dailynews.com/lakers/ci_22078236/lakers-backup-point-guard-steve-blake-remains-unsure?source=rss

mbuser (4341 posts)  12/11/2012 12:56 AM

Steve Nash's delayed return to the Los Angeles Lakers has more to do with nerve irritation in his lower left leg than the fracture he suffered, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Nash appeared set to return from a non-displaced fractured left fibula about three to four weeks ago. His fibula has healed well, but what caused the setback was a nerve irritation that surfaced in the leg during his rehabilitation, sources said. The nerve caused Nash pain any time he put pressure on it. The irritation is steadily improving for Nash and he is expected to play before the end of the month, sources said.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nerve-irritation-root-of-steve-nash-s-slow-return-052735117.html

tonika_zr (993 posts)  12/11/2012 11:14 AM

D'Antoni speculated Sunday that Nash might return at some point on the upcoming road trip but Nash told USA TODAY Sports that won't happen. "I think it will be at least another two weeks," Nash said. "I can move. I can shoot. I just can't run full speed. And I'm not even in shape. I'll probably need at least a week of practice once I start running.

KingKobe (157 posts)  12/11/2012 1:12 PM

The lakers are the anti Phoenix when it comes to injuries. Anytime a laker goes down you double the expected layoff at a minimum. 

mbuser (4341 posts)  12/20/2012 3:04 PM

Beto Duran ‏@DuranSports
Nash took part in entire Lakers practice and D'Antoni said he doesnt expect restrictions when Nash returns.

mbuser (4341 posts)  12/21/2012 11:43 AM

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash went through his first full-contact practice without any setbacks to his broken left leg on Thursday. But Nash said "it's more likely" he'll return to the court on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks than Saturday against Golden State. "There's no plan. I just want to get through today, see how I feel in the morning," Nash said. "If I'm able to practice (Friday), see how I feel Saturday, we'll just see how it goes. But I think Christmas is probably the most realistic."

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/8768118/steve-nash-finishes-full-contact-practice-los-angeles-lakers-no-issues

aliu603 (31 posts)  12/22/2012 7:30 PM

not sure if this is the right place to post this so please move it if necessary buser, but is it smart to start Nash tonight? Or should I wait until at least the Christmas game just in case they limit him to 20 minutes tonight