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Dwain Price: "Obviously he can play better. He has been the MVP twice, so we’ve all seen that.'' -- Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni on point guard Steve Nash Twitter @DwainPrice

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One season of hobbling later, not to mention two epidural injections that allowed him to return, and the predictable questions are back about whether this could be his end. "No, no; not even close," he said when asked if he considered retirement this season. "When I was healthy this year, I felt really good. I think still, for the amount of opportunities that I've got on this team, I still was just as efficient as I've always been. "As far as how I felt and my ability, once I got my legs back under me after breaking my leg, I felt as good as ever and still feel pretty optimistic (that) I'll feel that way next year." USA Today Sports

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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash is very happy that his friend -- Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki -– is about to become a father for the first time. Nowitzki said his wife, Jessica, is slated to give birth to the couple's first child in the latter part of this summer. “I’m thrilled for him,’’ Nash told the Star-Telegram after Monday’s practice at the Texas Military Institute. “I told him how pumped I am for him and how excited I am. “It’s going to be such a thrill for him and Jessica. He’s going to be a great dad.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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“He’s got a big heart, so he’ll be a great dad,’’ Nash said. “The only advice I have to him is to know that it’s the hardest thing he’ll ever do, so it’s something you really have to work hard at.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Steve Nash had a painful Monday, the day after he played his first game in almost a month. Nevertheless, he took part completely in the Los Angeles Lakers' light practice at Texas Military Institute. He said afterward he is dealing with a "fair amount" of discomfort and isn't "moving like normal" as he recovers from hip and hamstring injuries. Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

"It is what it is," Nash said. "I'm going to have to fight through some soreness, some pain. I'm not going to move as well as I would like, but I have to make the most of it." Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

"It's been a tough year," Nash said. "I haven't missed many games in my career. What's frustrating is I obviously don't want to break my leg at the start of the year. It really took me until a couple months ago until I figured out how I could fit into this team and to get healthy. Seven weeks off, two practices and then playing. You never quite get that feeling back. It's frustrating that I finally started to feel a place within the mix and healthy. Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Mike Trudell: Steve Nash on his health: "It's not great, it's not going to be great." Definitely an "is what it is" scenario he has to make the most of. Twitter @LakersReporter

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Jeff McDonald: Tony Parker, informed Steve Nash says he doesn't feel like himself: "That makes two of us." Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

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"I'm not myself," Nash said. "I'm not moving that well. I'm struggling a little bit. I probably had a few shots in there that I probably normally make, but I still think it's important to try and contribute. We don't have enough points in our lineup every night." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Mike Trudell: Nash: "I'm not myself." But it's very important to him he gives what he can. "I have to find a way." Twitter @LakersReporter

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash 

Kevin Ding: Steve Nash is starting today for Lakers. Twitter @KevinDing

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

John Denton: Steve Nash on the Hannah Storm ESPN show on former #Magic C Dwight Howard: "In some ways I think the Orlando experience is still with him." Twitter @JohnDenton555

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Dwight Howard 

After going through full-court contact drills during Saturday's practice, Steve Nash said he will return when the Lakers play today in Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. "I plan on playing unless there is a setback between now and then," said Nash, who missed the past eight games because of persisting soreness in his right hamstring. "But so far, so good." Long Beach Press-Telegram

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

"Obviously he's not going to play a lot of minutes," D'Antoni said. "Whatever he can give us will be great. We'll play it by ear. As the series goes on, he should get stronger." Long Beach Press-Telegram

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Mark Medina: Steve Nash says he's going to try to play tomorrow against Spurs Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Nash said he's "very optimistic" he will play, though nothing will become official until he goes through full-court drills during today's practice. "I don't want to get ahead of myself," said Nash, who has remained sidelined for the past eight games. "The last three weeks, I get up every morning thinking today is the day. I want to hang myself after practice. So I don't want to overpromise." Long Beach Press-Telegram

Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash, Injuries 

Steve Nash was asked if all of his injuries this season have caused him to think about just calling it a career ... "Nope," Nash said after Lakers practice Friday. "To be honest with you, it's been a tough year for me obviously breaking my leg in the second game and having this injury, but when I've been healthy, I've felt great, as good as I've ever felt. The biggest issue for me this year was just trying to find a niche playing alongside Kobe (Bryant) and playing with new teammates. I feel like that really started to come for me in the last month and a half or so. I was feeling a lot more confident and comfortable on how I should approach and attack. So, never did I ever feel anything but optimism going forward, but just frustration in the moment." Sulia

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Kevin Ding: Jordan Hill (hip) practiced some in halfcourt but won't play in this series. Nash (hamstring) practiced fully. Twitter @KevinDing

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Marc J. Spears: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak told Y! Sports he is "optimistic" Steve Nash could return from hip & hamstring soreness in GM1 vs Spurs due to shots Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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