Jeremy Lin revealed that he wouldn't mind coming off the bench next season if he plays the right "role."
Lin cited Jarrett Jack as an example of a bench player who plays starter's minutes, but it's clear Lin doesn't want to become an afterthought or backup in Houston. "I don't think your role is limited to starting or coming off the bench," he said. "So it just depends." According to CSN Houston, there are "no signs that Lin is headed to the bench."

Jeremy Lin (chest) played 13 minutes in Friday's Game 6 loss, scoring three points on 1-of-4 shooting with one rebound and one block.
Clearly Lin would have played more if he was at full strength, especially with Patrick Beverley (eight points, zero assists, 32 minutes) unable to get anything real going tonight. Lin exceeded many people's expectations this season, but at the same time he didn't blow them away.

Jeremy Lin (chest) said that he will not play against the Thunder on Wednesday.
It's a bit unusual that a chest bruise would cost a player multiple playoff games, but Lin was in some serious pain in the 18 minutes he played in Game 3. Patrick Beverley will get some extra minutes and Francisco Garcia is likely to draw another start.

Jeremy Lin (chest) did not participate in shootaround on Wednesday and remains a game-time decision vs. the Thunder.
Lin did conditioning and shooting drills on Tuesday, but he was shooting with his left hand, a sign that he's still not comfortable with the pain in his chest. It wouldn't surprise us to see him sit out a second straight game, but Lin will be a true game-time decision. Patrick Beverley will see extended minutes if Lin can't suit up.

Jeremy Lin (chest) did conditioning and shooting drills on Tuesday, but he remains a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 5 vs. the Thunder.
Lin didn't play in Game 4, but he'll have a chance to return because the Rockets extended their season by at least one more game. Francisco Garcia started on Monday without Lin, and if the PG sits again, it's likely Garcia will draw another start.

Jeremy Lin (bruised chest) will not play in Game 4 on Monday.
He played just 18 minutes on Saturday and was visibly bothered by his injured chest throughout the game. Francisco Garcia will move into the starting lineup and he's been a pleasant surprise for the Rockets this postseason. Patrick Beverly should also be called upon for more offensive chances, but most the scoring burden will be on James Harden as the Rockets try and extend this series.

Jeremy Lin (chest) did not take part in shootaround, but he remains a game-time call for Monday's Game 4 vs. OKC.
Lin said he felt "a little better," but that really doesn't shed any light on his availability. He lasted just 18 minutes before tapping out in Game 3 and it wouldn't surprise us to see him sit Game 4 out if he can't be effective. The Rockets will lean even harder on Patrick Beverley in the backcourt if Lin sits with guys like Francisco Garcia and Carlos Delfino also seeing some more minutes in unorthodox lineups.

Jeremy Lin (chest) will be a game-time decision for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.
He tapped out after just 18 minutes of action and was grimacing throughout Saturday evening. Patrick Beverley would take over as the starter and would need to turn in a better effort than Saturday's 3-of-10 shooting, especially when Derek Fisher is covering him.

Jeremy Lin was bothered a bruised chest in Saturday's loss to the Thunder and had two points, one assist and one turnover in 18 minutes.
He checked out at the 7:09 mark in the third quarter and did not return. Lin was dealing with his chest bruise in warmups and he was sporting a big ice pack on his chest for most of the second half. Patrick Beverley (six points, three assists and one block) took over most of the point guard duties, but wasn't able to follow up his strong Game 2, shooting 3-of-10 from the field on Saturday. Lin could miss Game 4 on Monday.

Jeremy Lin (chest) will play against the Thunder in Saturday night's Game 3.
He should be able to handle his normal amount of playing time with just a muscle bruise. The Rockets made Game 2 very close and with Russell Westbrook (knee) out for the playoffs, this could become an interesting series. Lin will matchup against Reggie Jackson and the point guards will both attempt to attack the basket.

Jeremy Lin (chest) went through shootaround Saturday and remains a game-time decision.
Lin remains a game-time decision for tonight's Game 3 against the Thunder after he suffered a chest contusion during Wednesday's Game 2. Lin has been optimistic he'd be able to suit up Saturday night but we likely won't know until around pregame warmups. Patrick Beverley could get more run if Lin can't go.

Jeremy Lin (chest) did not practice Friday.
Lin is headed for a true game-time call in Saturday night's Game 3 against the Russell Westbrook-less Thunder. His injury is being called a "chest contusion," which doesn't sound too bad unless his range of motion is compromised. Considering the Rockets are facing an 0-2 deficit, we'd be a little surprised if Lin sat out.

Jeremy Lin (bruised chest) no longer has muscle spasms and he's "hopeful and optimistic" that he'll play in Game 3 on Saturday.
"We tried to do that shooting motion just to get range of motion [on Thursday], said Lin. "I have range of motion but I just don't think I have any force. We'll try again tomorrow." Patrick Beverley has emerged as a backcourt force in the series, but Houston needs all hands on deck if they hope to overcome an 0-2 deficit and defeat the Thunder.

An MRI confirmed that Jeremy Lin suffered a bruised chest on Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City.
This is good news for Lin that there is nothing structurally wrong. He is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's Game 3 at home, but he's likely a little closer to probable than doubtful. Patrick Beverley could be in line for more minutes regardless of Lin's status due to his impact on Wednesday.

Jeremy Lin is officially listed as questionable with his chest injury for Game 3 vs. the Thunder.
"It was fine as I was sitting here at halftime," he said. "I tried to run out of the tunnel and couldn't really run. When I did, it would go crazy. We're supposed to just see what happens tomorrow, how it feels tomorrow." Lin received treatment in the second half, but he never returned to the bench. Patrick Beverley, who exploded in Game 2, would be in line for big minutes again if Lin can't suit up.

X-rays were negative on Jeremy Lin's right chest injury that limited him to just 20 minutes, seven points and three assists in Wednesday's Game 2 loss.
Lin sounds like he plans on playing in Saturday's Game 3 in Houston, but he has some sort of bruise or pulled muscle in his chest, leaving him very iffy. With or without Lin, it would appear that Patrick Beverley has locked himself into heavy minutes and a prominent role with Houston going forward after racking up 16 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, a block and two 3-pointers in the tough loss.

Jeremy Lin was unable to start the second half of Wednesday's Game 2 due to a bruised muscle in his right chest.
Lin came out for the second half intending to play, but was clearly in too much pain to do so. Maybe he'll get something for his pain and be able to return to the game, but it would not be surprising if he's done for the night given how badly he appeared to be hurting. Patrick Beverly was already starting alongside Lin, so Carlos Delfino got the second-half start.

Jeremy Lin hit just 1-of-7 shots for four points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals in Sunday's ugly loss at Oklahoma City.
This was Lin's first playoff game and he didn't look very good. The Rockets only had three players in double digits scoring (James Harden, Patrick Beverly and Carlos Delfino), and Lin will have to play better going forward if the Rockets are going to make this a series.

Jeremy Lin led the Rockets with 23 points and eight assists on Saturday, making 8-of-15 FGs with two 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough to beat the Nuggets in Denver.
Lin has elevated his game lately, averaging 19.8 points, 2.3 threes, 2.5 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 0.8 steals in the Rockets last four games. Backup PG Patrick Beverley added seven points and nine assists of his own tonight, playing 22 minutes, and both guys were able to co-exist because the Rockets deployed an array of small lineups.

Jeremy Lin shot 8-of-13 from the field for 22 points with four boards, eight assists, two steals and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes during a 116-98 win over the Blazers.
He was sporting a compression sleeve on his hamstring, but the 34 minutes and strong play suggest it's not a concern. Lin has co-existed about as expected with James Harden and the Rockets' up-tempo pace could make them a dangerous team in the playoffs.

Jeremy Lin double-doubled with 19 points, 11 assists and two 3-pointers on 8-of-16 shooting in Monday's easy win over the Magic.
Lin had 15 points and three dimes on Saturday, and looks to be heating up again, but keep in mind that James Harden and Chandler Parsons didn't play on Monday.

Jeremy Lin broke a four-game streak of single-digit scoring on Saturday, finishing with 15 points on 4-of-10 FGs and 6-of-8 FTs, with one 3-pointer and three assists.
Lin even had a monster block in the first half, though he stung fantasy owners with zero rebounds, zero steals and a game-high six turnovers. The fact that he played 31 minutes is at least mildly encouraging, even if he did it with James Harden (ankle) on the sidelines.

Jeremy Lin struggled for the second straight game on Sunday, posting six points, five assists and two steals in a one-point win over the Spurs.
Houston's starting PG is now averaging 5.0 points in the past two games, though in the three previous contests he was scoring 23.0 points with stellar FG percentages. He played 27 minutes tonight as Patrick Beverley (24 minutes) was hot off the bench, and Lin's next two games won't get any easier -- he'll face the intimidating defenses of the Pacers and Grizzlies.

Jeremy Lin returned to Golden State and scored 15 points on 3-of-9 shooting (1-of-3 from deep, 8-of-9 from the stripe) with seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes on Friday.
Lin played just 25 minutes on Wednesday and as usual he bounced right back after a tough night. Omer Asik added six points, 17 rebounds, no steals or blocks and two missed free throws, summing up his season in a nutshell.

Jeremy Lin played just 25 minutes against the Mavericks on Wednesday, scoring 12 points with one board, three assists and one 3-pointer.
His minutes have taken a dip in the previous four, averaging only 27.5 minutes. Lin owners shouldn't be the least bit concerned with Aaron Brooks coming to town and Patrick Beverly playing better. He'll be worth starting in all standard leagues as long as he's starting and producing steals, triples and dimes.

Jeremy Lin broke out in an easy win on Sunday, scoring 21 points and dishing nine assists in only 25 minutes of action.
Lin exposed Darren Collison and Mike James defensively, making 8-of-14 FGs and 4-of-5 FTs, with one 3-pointer. Greater consistency would be welcomed, but Lin still belongs in all active fantasy lineups in the Rockets' upcoming three-game week.

Jeremy Lin returned to action on Friday March 1.

Jeremy Lin played 26 minutes during Friday's 118-110 win over the Rockets with 11 points, one board, five assists and two 3-pointers.
He had a minor ankle injury and missed shootaround on Thursday, but there's really no reason to think he's not healthy. Lin is playing well and even though he's not handling the ball too much with James Harden as his running mate, the tempo and style of Houston should make him worth starting in all leagues.

Jeremy Lin (ankle) went through shootaround and is expected to play on Friday.
Lin got Thursday's practice off and was uncertain to give it a go, but he'll be fine for Friday's game against the Magic and will be in his usual starting role. The point guard said he's feeling "a lot better" than he did on Thursday.

Jeremy Lin (ankle, hand) sat out practice Thursday but says he'll be able to play Friday against the Magic.
Lin said he rolled his ankle in the first quarter of Wednesday's game. The Rockets are calling Lin and James Harden (ankle) game-time decisions for Friday, but it sounds like they'll both be able to play. Still, we'll list Lin as sidelined for now and call him day-to-day. Owners will want to check back tomorrow after shootaround to see if either player participates.

Jeremy Lin was overshadowed by James Harden in a win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday, scoring 29 points with six rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three 3-pointers in 42 minutes.
He's really turned it up a notch lately, shooting 47.7 percent from the field in his previous 10 games. Lin's value gets a mini bump with Toney Douglas Sacramento bound, but the improved play serves as a bigger reason to be happy with owning him at this point.

X-rays on Jeremy Lin's sore right hand came back negative following Wednesday's loss to the Clippers.
Lin said that his hand "just hurts," but did say that he also thought it was "fine." Negative X-rays are a great sign, but it's possible he undergoes further testing if the hand continues to bother him through the All-Star break. It's something for owners to keep an eye on, but hopefully the rest during the break is enough for him to heal.

Jeremy Lin had 14 points and 10 assists on 3-of-11 shooting in Tuesday's win.
This was just his seventh double-double of the season and he's scored between 12 and 28 points in each of his last five games, averaging 16.6 points, 6.4 assists and 1.8 3-pointers on 49 percent shooting over that stretch. Linsanity may not reside in Houston, but Lin is hot and playing very well.

Jeremy Lin scored 12 points to go with two rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes against the Kings on Sunday.
He fouled out and it proved costly as the Kings got hot down the stretch. Lin had a big-time jam on Francisco Garcia and it was nice to see him go 3-of-3 at the rimafter he only had three makes in his two games prior to tonight. Lin should be fine and belongs in all lineups.

Jeremy Lin, who was iffy with a sprained ankle, hit 10-of-16 shots and five 3-pointers for 28 points, nine assists and a steal in Tuesday's easy win over the Warriors.
The Rockets saw eight players score in double figures tonight, set a Toyota Center record with 140 points, a team record with 23 3-pointers made, which also tied the NBA record for 3-pointers made. Lin was a beast tonight, and the team would have hit even more 3-pointers if Carlos Delfino had played through his elbow injury. In addition to Lin, Chandler Parsons, Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris, James Anderson, Toney Douglas, Patrick Beverly and Donatas Motiejunas all connected from downtown tonight. Hopefully you had Lin in your lineup.

Jeremy Lin did take part in shootaround despite his sprained ankle, but his status is unknown for Tuesday's game.
Lin could be headed for a game-time call, but we should get an update on his condition shortly, and his participation in shootaround is a good sign that he could be able to play. If Lin is forced to sit down for a game, look for Toney Douglas to draw the start with James Harden doing more on-ball work.

Jeremy Lin will be a game-time decision on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle during Monday's practice.
The injury "did not appear serious," but owners with weekly lineups are now forced to make a blind decision on Lin. The good news is that Houston plays four times, so he could still have a nice week if he's forced to sit out vs. the Warriors. If he doesn't play, Toney Douglas and Patrick Beverley will pick up extra minutes and James Harden will dominate the ball even more than usual.

Jeremy Lin matched his career high with six steals on Friday to go with 13 points, five boards, eight assists, one block and one 3-pointer.
He shot 3-of-6 from the line and his field goal attempts have taken a major dip in his last three games with 6.0 per game. Lin has found ways to put up stats without scoring and his 37 minutes tonight make for an encouraging sign after playing just 24 minutes in back-to-back games. He should be in most lineups.

Jeremy Lin was awful for the second straight game on Wednesday, finishing a loss to Denver with nine points, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes.
Lin usually bounces right back from his duds, but he's now struggled in back-to-back games against speedy PGs (Kemba Walker and Ty Lawson). He should have better luck against the Hornets and Nets this weekend.

Jeremy Lin came off the bench to start the second half of Saturday's game and finished with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three turnovers in 34 minutes.
He got in coach Kevin McHale's doghouse for sub-par play and this is nothing new for McHale. Lin owners shouldn't panic even though he is mired in a slump in his last five games, shooting 35.7 percent from the field. There won't be Linsanity this year, but he should turn it around soon.

Jeremy Lin's ankle didn't seem to bother him on Tuesday, playing 35 minutes and scoring 12 points with one rebound, 10 assists, two steals and one 3-pointer.
He hasn't been getting much media exposure this year, but he's having a solid season and ranks third in the league in steals. Lin registered his sixth double-double of the season on Tuesday and should be starting in all leagues.

Jeremy Lin (ankle) will play on Tuesday.
Despite spraining his ankle in Monday's practice, Lin is good to go on Tuesday. Lin has struggled recently, failing to shoot 50 percent from the floor in any of his last three games, but he has shown an ability to bounce back and is ready to try to do so on Tuesday.

Jeremy Lin (sprained ankle) participated in shootaround on Tuesday.
It's a good sign after Lin sprained his ankle in Monday's practice and his status was unknown for Tuesday's game. Owners will have to check back for an update, which should come long before tipoff.

Jeremy Lin sprained his ankle at Monday's practice and will be game-time decision on Tuesday.
Lin sprained his left ankle and there is no indication of how serious the sprain is at this time. He's dealt with ankle sprains in the past and played, but it's too early to make the call this time around. If he's forced to sit out, Toney Douglas would get the nod in his place.

Jeremy Lin shot 2-of-13 from the field for seven points with four rebounds, five assists and three steals in 38 minutes against the Sixers on Saturday.
His shot has went south in his past three games, shooting just 29.4 percent from the field. On the other hand, Lin has a steal in 16 consecutive games and has turned in a solid season so far in his first year with the Rockets.

Jeremy Lin had 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and two 3-pointers on 7-of-13 shooting in Tuesday's win over the Lakers, but also had seven turnovers.
Lin seems to either be very good, or just mediocre when he plays this season. Despite the TOs, this one goes down in the "very good" category, and he's averaging 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.4 3-pointers over his last five, putting him in must-start territory, as usual. It's just too bad he can't go against Steve Nash every night.

Jeremy Lin had 20 points, four boards, five assists, one steal and three 3-pointers against the Cavs on Saturday.
There was no reason to worry about the head injury he sustained on Friday and Lin had one of his better shooting nights, making 7-of-13 from the field. He's not going to have those monster lines like last year due to James Harden carrying the load, but Lin has been better than many expected with his new team.

Jeremy Lin (head) received five stitches in Friday's game and finished with eight points, one rebound, seven assists, four steals and six turnovers in 29 minutes against the Bucks.
He took a head-to-head hit with Larry Sanders and was bleeding on the side of his head, but he did return. Lin should be just fine for Saturday's game against the Cavs. Compared to last year, his averages are up in steals, blocks, assists, rebounds, 3-pointers and free throw shooting, so his owners should be satisfied with where he went in drafts.

Jeremy Lin collided with Larry Sanders on Friday and went to the locker room for stitches.
He was bleeding pretty bad and it's not yet known whether he took a bad enough hit to sustain a concussion. If speculative adds is your thing in a deep league, Toney Douglas makes sense. Check back for updates.