Steve Nash Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Back and Recovery

Updates from Friday, Nov. 7

Steve Nash released a statement on Facebook about his back injury:

Updates from Friday, Oct. 24

Bill Oram of the Orange County Register reported what's next for the Lakers following the announcement that Steve Nash will miss the season:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 23

Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding has a major update on Steve Nash's status for the 2014-15 season:

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Nash is expected to be ruled out for the 2014-15 NBA season because of recurring nerve damage in his back, according to league sources.

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Now, Nash might try to dream anew of more rest for a full year and one more shot. But Nash's body has simply told him that it isn't up to playing NBA basketball, as much as his words have been telling people that he still loves playing and believes he can contribute if allowed.

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The Lakers would confirm the news and release a statement via the team's Twitter account:

Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders provides details on Nash's future:

Updates from Saturday, Oct. 18

Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News has an update on Nash's status:

Updates from Friday, Oct. 17

Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News has an update on Nash:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 16

Steve Nash's status for tonight's game against the Utah Jazz has been confirmed by the Lakers' Twitter account:

Nash previously had believed he would be playing according to Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News:

Original Text

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash just can't seem to catch a break at this late stage of his career.

The 40-year-old veteran and two-time NBA MVP injured his back Wednesday while carrying bags. Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times reported what Lakers coach Byron Scott had to say on the matter.

"Steve, today, kind of hurt his back," Scott said. "He had a little bit of a setback, just kind of carrying some bags or something. He [felt] a twinge in his back."    

Tim Bontemps of the New York Post analyzed Nash's injury:

The 2014-15 season marks the final year on Nash's contract, which may very well turn out to be his last in the Association. He's had an ailing back and other leg injuries since joining the Lakers.

Nash and fellow aging superstar Kobe Bryant are going to be counted on heavily for the Lakers this season. If Nash is unable to ultimately play on a consistent basis, the pressure will fall on newcomer Jeremy Lin to fill in at point guard.