Trading Fisher painful but right move for Lakers NBA game of the week at Houston Derek through years Nostalgia loses to Lakers’ ruthless drive win trade past future Thanks memories AP source Rockets nab Camby in trades Sam Amick send veteran point guard gamble chemistry Kobe scores 33 beat Wade's Heat 9383 Ian Thomsen Despite progress Brown still trying make his mark with Dudley Suns hold off and 10290 Jeremy Lin Highlights Letters End Lakers' Fish story Changing miss trading Longtime Laker headed Jordan Hill Luke Walton Jason Kapono

Derek Fisher hasn't reported to the Rockets yet -- ESPN Los Angeles' Arash Markazi reports the Lakers and Rockets mutually agreed to extend the deadline for Derek Fisher to report to Houston and get his physical to 72 hours. Fisher wasn't with the team during the Rockets-Clippers game on Saturday. Lakers miss the point in trading Derek Fisher Fisher has lost more than a step on the court, but he was one of the Lakers' leaders in the clubhouse and a buffer between Kobe Bryant and the rest of the team. Responding to the pleas for a blockbuster trade, the Lakers answered their critics Thursday with a whopper. PBT: Kobe understands Fisher deal better than fans It's a cold business with little room for sentimentality. Derek Fisher was part of the problem for the Lakers at the point guard spot. If the Lakers were going to have any shot at a ring they needed an upgrade — Ramon Sessions is an upgrade. A big upgrade. Kobe Bryant is pragmatic about Lakers trading Derek Fisher As the text messages popped up on his screen, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant laughed. Lakers Rumors: Why L.A. Shouldn't Re-Sign Derek Fisher If Bought out by Rockets The Los Angeles Lakers need to part ways with long-time point guard Derek Fisher for good, even if he's bought out by the Houston Rockets and has the option to return to them next season. It's time for the Fisher era to end in L.A. I know he's a fan favorite and he's had more than his fair share of big moments for the team, but eventually every good thing must come to an end. Fisher has been ... Los Angeles Lakers Made the Right Decision to Trade Derek Fisher: Fan's View On Thursday, March 15, the Los Angeles Lakers traded long-time point guard Derek Fisher and a first-round draft pick to the Houston Rockets for Jordan Hill. Fisher became expendable after the Lakers dealt for Cleveland Cavaliers backup PG Ramon Sessions. Derek Fisher Rumors: Power Ranking Best Landing Spots for Veteran PG According to Fran Blinebury of NBA.com, the Houston Rockets will buy out Derek Fisher's contract.    While the veteran is likely to see some time without an NBA home, it's unlikely that he's a free agent for long. The question is, where would be Fish's best landing spot when the time comes for him to return? I've got the answer right here. Begin Slideshow Derek Fisher trade sparks varying reactions -- The Times' Mike Bresnahan reported several nuggets on the Lakers' trades. The team saved more than $9 million in player salary. The Lakers were seven minutes away from acquiring Minnesota forward Michael Beasley, but the Timberwolves called the deal off. That deal also would've involved trading Derek Fisher. Bill Plaschke: Lakers miss the point in trading Derek Fisher LOS ANGELES -- Responding to the pleas for a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Lakers answered their critics Thursday with a whopper. They traded their soul. read more Derek Fisher departs as Lakers add Ramon Sessions, Jordan Hill in shakeup One of the bigger moves at the NBA trade deadline Thursday came from Los Angeles, where the Lakers sent Kobe Bryant's backcourt-mate, Derek Fisher, to the Houston Rockets in a cost-cutting move. Fisher and Bryant have had a formidable and successful partnership, winning five NBA titles, and General Manager Mitch Kupchak admitted the move was a tough one. Bryant wasn't saying anything, which ...
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