Lakers trade Derek Fisher

finnegan · Post #1 » by **finnegan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:18 pm

will

jazzgasm · Post #2 » by **jazzgasm** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:24 pm

Made me laugh too 8-)

Post #3 » by **StocktonShorts** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:34 pm

Supposedly Houston has some of the best medical specialists for his daughter's disease...

russnumber3 · Post #4 » by **russnumber3** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:22 pm

I'm so happy about this

finnegan · Post #5 » by **finnegan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:32 pm

russnumber3 wrote::lol: I'm so happy about this

Yeah. It is the only thing to smile about today for Jazz fans.

I am ticked that the Jazz supposedly could have gotten Wesley Mathews back. If Portland was demanding the GS be included then I understand why the Jazz didn't do it, but if it was a future 1st, then Jazz should have jumped on it. They could have shipped Raja to Clippers for a future second and been fine in terms of cap space.

seejaydeja · Post #6 » by **seejaydeja** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:15 pm

finnegan wrote:
russnumber3 wrote::lol: I'm so happy about this

Yeah. It is the only thing to smile about today for Jazz fans.

I am ticked that the Jazz supposedly could have gotten Wesley Mathews back. If Portland was demanding the GS be included then I understand why the Jazz didn't do it, but if it was a future 1st, then Jazz should have jumped on it. They could have shipped Raja to Clippers for a future second and been fine in terms of cap space.

why would LAC give us a pick to take on Raja's salary when they just picked up nick young?

Thats_my_chippy · Post #7 » by **Thats_my_chippy** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:42 am

Derek Fisher... What an assclown.

What? he could negotiate the Lakers to give him just one. more. shot? LAWL

BarneyGumble · Post #8 » by **BarneyGumble** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:16 pm

Fisher is so dirty i could totally see him running for office when he finally figures out he has nothing left.

Denizfeital · Post #9 » by **Denizfeital** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:48 am

Pretty funny, indeed.

gojazzgo · Post #10 » by **gojazzgo** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:29 am

Would have been a whole lot funnier a few years ago. It's only worth a chuckle or two now.

finnegan · Post #11 » by **finnegan** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:38 am

After the Rockets buyout Fisher, I don't think the Lakers will be taking him back. So if he doesn't play does that mean that he can no longer be the Players rep in the NBPA?

Also, isn't there a rule now that the he can't resign with the Lakers?

spoonhoops · Post #12 » by **spoonhoops** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:55 am

Go f yourself Fisher

finnegan · Post #13 » by **finnegan** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:55 am

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/219896/Fisher_Close_To_Buyout_With_Rockets

Fisher can sign with any team other than the Lakers.

Fisher doesn't plan to retire and hopes to sign with a contender.

I wonder what his problem was with Houston? I don't see any major contenders wanting to sign Fisher! I think that it is pretty obvious to everyone now that he is a fraud.

finnegan · Post #14 » by **finnegan** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:43 pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/219908/Fisher_Could_Sign_With_Thunder_Bulls_Or_Heat

"Fisher has interest in joining Chicago or Heat where he would be able to compete for a title."

Yes. But are they interested in him? I don't think so. Are they a better judge of talent than the Lakers?

"After much discussion and expressing their desire to welcome Derek to their team this season as well as the 2012-13 season, the Houston Rockets and Derek have negotiated a buyout," Fisher's publicist Jamie Wior said in a statement. "Derek's desire to win a sixth championship is what drives him and will continue to drive him as he moves forward. We thank the Houston Rockets front office for their interest, time and their absolute professionalism."

What a punk! I wonder if Fisher tried to do the same thing with the Jazz FO, when the Jazz first acquired him, but the Jazz FO didn't cave in like the Rockets FO did. Similar to the Houston situation Fisher never made a public statement for several days when he was traded to the Jazz.

Post #15 » by **StocktonShorts** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:18 pm

The important thing is that he finds somewhere that meets the medical needs of his family.

/greengreenfont

The59Sound · Post #16 » by **The59Sound** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:24 pm

HappyProle wrote:The important thing is that he finds somewhere that meets the medical needs of his family.

/greengreenfont

I hear the Heat have a therapist that specializes in narcissism.

finnegan · Post #17 » by **finnegan** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:18 pm

HappyProle wrote:The important thing is that he finds somewhere that meets the medical needs of his family.

The good news is that there will be treatment centers (i.e., unemployment offfices) in most major cities, for his on-coming condtition. So he may be in good shape in that regard with whichever city he and his WIFE choose. (Capital letters added for emphasis)

Ming Kong! · Post #18 » by **Ming Kong!** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:59 am

finnegan wrote:http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/219896/Fisher_Close_To_Buyout_With_Rockets

Fisher can sign with any team other than the Lakers.

Fisher doesn't plan to retire and hopes to sign with a contender.

I wonder what his problem was with Houston? I don't see any major contenders wanting to sign Fisher! I think that it is pretty obvious to everyone now that he is a fraud.

Isn't Aaron Brooks planning on returning to the Rockets? They also already have Lowry, so he probably doesn't want to play 12-16 minutes off the bench after be a starter most of his career. Regardless of what Brooks does, it's a **** situation for him. They are definitely stuck in mediocrity and Fisher was not going to get playing time. I guess his best bet is Miami, but Chalmers and Cole are better players. Honestly there isn't much hope for his minutes, though he's probably a great locker room player and I'm sure he would be in every clutch opportunity possible for whatever team he goes to.

DWill#8 · Post #19 » by **DWill#8** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:42 am

Ming Kong! wrote:
finnegan wrote:http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/219896/Fisher_Close_To_Buyout_With_Rockets

Fisher can sign with any team other than the Lakers.

Fisher doesn't plan to retire and hopes to sign with a contender.

I wonder what his problem was with Houston? I don't see any major contenders wanting to sign Fisher! I think that it is pretty obvious to everyone now that he is a fraud.

Isn't Aaron Brooks planning on returning to the Rockets? They also already have Lowry, so he probably doesn't want to play 12-16 minutes off the bench after be a starter most of his career. Regardless of what Brooks does, it's a **** situation for him. They are definitely stuck in mediocrity and Fisher was not going to get playing time. I guess his best bet is Miami, but Chalmers and Cole are better players. Honestly there isn't much hope for his minutes, though he's probably a great locker room player and I'm sure he would be in every clutch opportunity possible for whatever team he goes to.

Aaron Brooks was traded to Phoenix. Regardless, he had a contractual obligation to play in Houston. It disgusts me when players breach their contract to dictate where they will play. The league should not tolerate this behavior. I wish somebody like the Raptors would pick him up off of waivers.

finnegan · Post #20 » by **finnegan** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:04 am

DWill#8 wrote:
Ming Kong! wrote:Isn't Aaron Brooks planning on returning to the Rockets? They also already have Lowry, so he probably doesn't want to play 12-16 minutes off the bench after be a starter most of his career. Regardless of what Brooks does, it's a **** situation for him. They are definitely stuck in mediocrity and Fisher was not going to get playing time. I guess his best bet is Miami, but Chalmers and Cole are better players. Honestly there isn't much hope for his minutes, though he's probably a great locker room player and I'm sure he would be in every clutch opportunity possible for whatever team he goes to.

Aaron Brooks was traded to Phoenix. Regardless, FISHER had a contractual obligation to play in Houston. It disgusts me when players breach their contract to dictate where they will play. The league should not tolerate this behavior. I wish somebody like the Raptors would pick FISHER up off of waivers.

The only reason that Fisher got away with it is because he is the the NBPA President.

Aaron Brooks is obligated to return to Phoenix I believe. dwill#8's statements above were a little confusing so I put FISHER's name in where I thought he was referring to him and not Aaron Brooks.

Where will Fisher Land?