Hooped Up

The Dallas Mavericks have waived Derek Fisher, a move made at the request of the veteran guard.

With this news & the difficulty I have been having being away from my family I have asked the organization to waive me so I can return home.

— DerekFisher (@derekfisher) December 22, 2012

The Mavericks announced the move Saturday, four days after the 38-year-old Fisher strained a tendon in his right knee in a game against Philadelphia.
Read More »

Animal Instinct. Tough Soul. Old Bone. Derek Fisher by Roger Space.

From his “Lakers: Past and Present” project. Illustrator Chris Robertson brings you the LA guard that should have never been waived. Especially since he signed with the rival OKC Thunder, Derek Fisher aka D-Fish.

Derek Fisher returns to LA as a visiting member of the OKC Thunder squad, but the fans still love 0.4 D-Fish.

Derrick Fisher checking into a game wearing the #37 as a member of the Thunder to a standing ovation. Is something straight outta bizarro world, but that’s exactly what happened in his OKC debut against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Of course he played with the Jazz and Warriors before, but this still seems all kind of weird.

Free agent Derek Fisher would never sign with a rival team on the come up in the western conference right? Wrong.

Derek Fisher and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a rest-of-the-season contract that will be signed after Fisher clears waivers, according to sources close to the process. Fisher is scheduled to clear waivers at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and is already in Oklahoma City in anticipation of joining the Thunder.

And just like that, D-Fish broke the collective hearts of Lakers Nation in 0.4 seconds. Things could have been worst though, the Miami Heat wanted to add Fisher too, but alas their offer of the veterans minimum was not enough for Fish to bring his five ring talents to South Beach.

H/N ESPN

Ever wonder what Derek Fisher carries in his bag besides clutch shots? In this edition of Off the Court, adidas gives you an inside look at “What’s in the Bag” of the 5 time NBA champ. Besides being ready to hoop at an instant with his Basketball gear. D-Fish details what he’s packing off the court including his business notebook, iPad, iPhone and autobiography.

See the all new adizero Crazy Light Low up close below.

Read More »

The Commissioner shuts down a deal, diverts Chris Paul to the team that shares the same gym with the Lakers instead, Team Kobe Bryant drops two straight games to Lob City and presto — we have a rivalry. Or do we? At any rate, what we do have is some major high school level cattyness going on between the two franchises, that spilled out during this piece for the LA Times. Can’t wait to see this all blow up tonight! There will be bodies.