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

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

Analysis:

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.