Jeremy Lin (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell reports.

Lin (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell reports.

Analysis:

He took shots Saturday while the rest of the team scrimmaged, but the sprained ankle will probably keep him out of action this weekend. However, given the fact that Steve Nash (back) is already ailing, Lin should be a strong play to start the season, assuming he's healthy by then.