NBA Releases Statement on Game 4 Barry/Fisher Play

In a statement, the NBA says the Lakers’ guard made contact with the Spurs’ guard in the closing seconds of Game 4 and two free throws should have been awarded.
via LA TIMES

Another Reason Why Utah Sucks [PIC]

Check out the Utah Jazz fan’s way of mocking Derek Fisher at the free throw line. For those of you who don’t get it, Derek Fishers 2 year old daughter has eye cancer.

Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher on ESPN Radio-Stephen A Smith Show [AUDIO]

Earlier today Kobe and Derek Fisher were interviewed on the Stephen A. Smith show on ESPN Radio.
Stephen asked the two about the MVP race and the Lakers’ chances in the Playoffs.
Here’s the audio:

Derek Fisher has Torn Tendon in Foot

LA Times — Derek Fisher has a partially torn tendon in his right foot, an injury that typically requires six to eight weeks of rest, although the Lakers point guard will try to play through it.
An MRI exam Friday confirmed that Fisher injured his peroneus longus tendon after pushing off the foot while changing [...]

Lakers injury update from Phil Jackson — LA Times

LA Times — The biggest news was a notable lack of center Pau Gasol, who will not play tonight against Charlotte and is doubtful for Friday’s game against Memphis, Coach Phil Jackson said.
Gasol has sat out six games because of a moderate sprain in his left ankle. Jackson said Gasol didn’t have a setback but [...]

Goodbye Smush Hello Fisher!!!

Finally the Los Angeles Lakers have a real point guard by agreeing in principal with Derek Fisher to a 3 year contract worth 14 million. Derek Fisher is returning back to the team that drafted him 24th overall in the 1996 draft. Fisher is not signed yet because the Utah Jazz have yet [...]

Dfish & Kobe connect

Here’s an article on Kobe ’s connection after former Laker Derek Fisher returned to a playoff game against the warriors after his ten month old daughters eye surgery due to cancer.
http://www.sltrib.com/Sports/ci_5869989
Fisher flew with his family from New York to Utah in time to make it to the game with about 3 minutes left in the [...]