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.
I won’t close the possibility that I will play again, however, for now my family & being close to them remains the priority.
— DerekFisher (@derekfisher) December 22, 2012
Fisher, a 16-year veteran who won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, was a free agent when he signed with Dallas three weeks ago because of injuries and lack of depth at the point.
