Derek Fisher
Report: Lakers Questioning Mike Brown’s Coaching Tactics
The Lakers’ loss to the lowly Wizards isn’t causing panic. But it’s definitely got the Nation of Lakerland in an uproar, inside and out. The Lakers’ inability to win on the road where they are now 6-14 on the season is a huge black mark on their championship-caliber record.
Fisher’s Late Jumper Spoils Odom’s Return To LA
Derek Fisher’s 3-pointer with just over three seconds left lifted the Los Angeles Lakers to a 73-70 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night at the Staples Center.
Fisher Happy To Be At Work For Lakers, Not Union
Derek Fisher works his way around the perimeter, hoisting jumpers in a solitary shooting drill at the Los Angeles Lakers’ quiet training complex.
Fisher, Griffin To Play In $5,000-Per-Seat ‘Obama Classic’ Fundraiser
Two of the Southland’s most popular NBA players are taking their game to the Beltway — for one night at least.
NBA Talks Continue In New York
NBA owners and players are meeting again Thursday, hoping to reach a deal to end the lockout and very aware of the consequences if they fail.
NBA Union: No Deal; No Fear Of Ultimatum, Either
NBA players made it clear Tuesday: No deal. No fear of Commissioner David Stern’s ultimatum, either.
Derek Fisher Denies Rift In Union Leadership
Derek Fisher denied a rift in union leadership in a letter to NBA players Monday, telling them there have been “no side agreements, no side negotiations or anything close” with league officials.
Reports: Kobe, Fisher Willing To Take 50-50 Deal
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant and his backcourt mate, National Basketball Players Association president Derek Fisher, are ready to accept a 50/50 split of Basketball-Related Income with the NBA’s owners. The NBPA’s official proposal as of Friday stood at 52.5 percent for the players.
NBA Owners, Players Break Off Talks With No Deal
Without a deal, Stern must decide whether to add more cancellations to the two weeks that have already been lost.
NBA Getting Close To A Deal That Would End Lockout
NBA Commissioner David Stern says he would consider it a failure if the owners and players don’t reach a deal to end the lockout in the next few days.
NBA Talks To Resume Wednesday
A person with knowledge of the plans says officials from the NBA and players’ association will meet Wednesday, less than a week after three days of talks with a federal mediator couldn’t produce a deal to end the lockout.
NBA Talks Reach Messy Point Where Even Cohen Needs A Drink
After 24 ½ hours of meetings with NBA owners and players over two days, George Cohen went to the only place someone hoping to cling to some shred of sanity would go.
Union Fighting Off Doubts From NBA Players
JaVale McGee only acknowledged the inevitable Friday when the Washington Wizards center said a few NBA players are “ready to fold” in their contentious labor negotiations with the league.y
Billy Hunter To Hold NBPA Meeting Friday In L.A.
One day after the NBA announced that it was cancelling the first two weeks of the regular season after failed negotiations with the National Basketball Players Association, ESPN.com reports that the union has scheduled its next major meeting to discuss the state of affairs.
NBA Cancels First 2 Weeks Of Season
NBA commissioner David Stern has canceled the first two weeks of the NBA season after more than seven hours of meetings on Monday.
