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. Kobe Bryant is pragmatic about Lakers trading Derek Fisher As the text messages popped up on his screen, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant laughed. 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. NBA game of the week: Lakers at Houston The Lakers take on the Rockets on Tuesday, five days after trading veteran point guard Derek Fisher and a conditional draft pick to Houston for forward Jordan Hill. Looking ahead 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 NBA Trades: 'Shocked' Kobe Bryant Won't Regress Without Derek Fisher on Floor Kobe Bryant was surprised to see Derek Fisher traded to the Houston Rockets on the final day before the NBA trade deadline, but he will be a much happy camper when his team starts winning meaningful games down the stretch toward the playoffs. Bryant, who has played a total of 13 seasons with Fisher, said he was "shocked" by the trade. "I think I was shocked just like everybody else...We've ... Lakers trade Derek Fisher, welcome Ramon Sessions Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers together in 1996. They've been in the same backcourt for most of the ensuing 16 seasons, winning five NBA titles during their intertwined careers. 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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