http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7706447/derek-fisher-houston-rockets-reach-buyout-agreement

Key Quote:
"Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still trying to fill the void created by Eric Maynor's season-ending knee injury, are deciding whether to register a formal bid for Fisher."

This would be a good back up to Russell Westbrook, as he is a seasoned NBA player with many years of playoff experience under his belt.

as a laker and thunder fan .. this would be a bad idea ... Fish is now horrible on D can't run and O (never has) and has not shot the ball well this season

0 reason for the thunder to sign him ... and would be a big risk to the great chemistry of the team

Fisher isnt some headcase. He is a solid veteran that will only play about 15 minutes, he would not be hurting any chemistry that we have. Simply put, we dont have a team to win it all this year, maybe not even the West. Adding Fisher, only for the rest of this season, will give us a better shot to win the West and possibly the whole shabang.

It's a funny thought considering Perk and Fisher would be on the same team.

It's a funny thought considering Perk and Fisher would be on the same team.


East meets West in OKC, the tie that binds ;-)

East meets West in OKC, the tie that binds ;-)

That's funny, because I was actually thinking the same thing. LOL

I hope this is true, most certainly will give us more depth

Seems like a longshot from statements Presti has made over that last couple weeks, granted if they thought it was the right move then everything said up to this point is moot.

So say we did get fisher for a year, wouldn't that give westbrook and Jackson a veteran point guard to follow and get tips from......



.........on the other hand he is making like 38%of his shots.......has a terrible efficiency rating and a couple other issues,the question in the end is "Is it worth it?"

It appears as though Miami and Oklahoma City have come out as the frontrunners to sign Fisher.

Fisher isnt some headcase. He is a solid veteran that will only play about 15 minutes, he would not be hurting any chemistry that we have. Simply put, we dont have a team to win it all this year, maybe not even the West. Adding Fisher, only for the rest of this season, will give us a better shot to win the West and possibly the whole shabang.

HE IS NOT GOOD ... .. he is now a BAD defender he is not shooting well ... and he has NEVER been a run the team PG ... the triangle doesn't require one

Derek Fisher > Reggie Jackson...enough said!

Derek Fisher > Reggie Jackson...enough said!

Not to mention his playoff experience!

Game 6 of the western conf. finals... or even the NBA finals... who would you pick to have the ball in their hands? Reggie Jackson or Derek Fisher?

Look, I love Reggie as a talent and with his potential I think he'll be very good... but for this year the answer is definitely Fisher.

Derek Fisher > Reggie Jackson...enough said!

Nuff' said.

Miami has everybody, It wouldnt be fair if they sign him, they dont even need him as much as we do

“@sam_amick: On Derek Fisher front, sources close to him expect him to sign w/ OKC if he clears waivers,but we shall see. Thunder need depth & leadership”

“@sam_amick: On Derek Fisher front, sources close to him expect him to sign w/ OKC if he clears waivers,but we shall see. Thunder need depth & leadership”

Sweet. Thanks for that "small" update.

ESPN has just announced that the Thunder and Fisher are close to a deal.

Thunder, Fisher work on deal.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7714658/sources-oklahoma-city-thunder-advanced-negotiations-derek-fisher

Not to mention his playoff experience!

This ^^

espn has just announced that the thunder and fisher are close to a deal.

Thunder, fisher work on deal.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7714658/sources-oklahoma-city-thunder-advanced-negotiations-derek-fisher

woo-hoo! :-)

Here is an article from back in '09. It is an interview with Fisher.

Check out some of the great things he was saying about OKC back then: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/celebrity/2009-06-08-derek-fisher_N.htm


Ok, he just won me over with that.

Derek Fisher is in Oklahoma today, looks like the decision has been made

Im waiting til 6pm to "like" Fisher on Facebook! ;-)

Im waiting til 6pm to "like" Fisher on Facebook! ;-)

Looks like a done deal.

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/03/21/thunder-fisher/index.html

On OKC Thunder Fan Forums they're saying it's a 2-year deal.

A 2 year deal would be awesome! Wonder who we're going to waive...

A 2 year deal would be awesome! Wonder who we're going to waive...

Ryan Reid or Lazar Hayward. Most likely Reid.

Also the 2-year deal would be worth 7 million, this year being 1.2 million and next year being 5.8 million with player option.

Yeah, I would say Reid as well. Lazar plays defense against Durant in practice. Gotta keep him.

Yeah, I would say Reid as well. Lazar plays defense against Durant in practice. Gotta keep him.

Yep, we'll know soon though.

Nba buzz tweeted "point gaurd Derek fisher has signed with the thunder"

Just minutes ago Marc Stein at ESPN says it's a more or less a done deal. Just waiting for Fisher to clear waivers at 5:00 our time.

"Derek Fisher and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a rest-of-the-season contract that will be signed after Fisher clears waivers, according to sources close to the process. Fisher is scheduled to clear waivers at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and is already in Oklahoma City in anticipation of joining the Thunder, who beat out the Miami Heat to add Fisher for the playoffs."
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7719497/sources-derek-fisher-oklahoma-city-thunder-agree-terms-deal

Just minutes ago Marc Stein at ESPN says it's a more or less a done deal. Just waiting for Fisher to clear waivers at 5:00 our time.

"Derek Fisher and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a rest-of-the-season contract that will be signed after Fisher clears waivers, according to sources close to the process. Fisher is scheduled to clear waivers at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and is already in Oklahoma City in anticipation of joining the Thunder, who beat out the Miami Heat to add Fisher for the playoffs."
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7719497/sources-derek-fisher-oklahoma-city-thunder-agree-terms-deal

solid pick up by the Thunder to have someone back up Westbrook in the playoffs, basically we are renting him for the rest of the year, so we can make a decent playoff run, then we will release him, and bring Maynor back once he is healthy, which I hear he might be back sooner than expected.

solid pick up by the Thunder to have someone back up Westbrook in the playoffs, basically we are renting him for the rest of the year, so we can make a decent playoff run, then we will release him, and bring Maynor back once he is healthy, which I hear he might be back sooner than expected.

I follow him on Twitter and the way he makes it sound he's doing great.

He will reportedly be in uniform tonight #37.

He will reportedly be in uniform tonight #37.

Yep, he sure will be. And I'm sure your already aware of this but I'm just throwing it out there, Brooks said that Fisher is going to be the backup to Russ now.

Ryan Reid or Lazar Hayward. Most likely Reid.

When they sent Reid back to the 66ers earlier this week that was pretty clear he would be the one if they made the deal.

From the LA Times tonight. Love it:

http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-plaschke-derek-fisher-20120323,0,3583708.column

Thanks for the link -- it's a great read!

Well I'm gonna miss Reggie, but it will be good for him to get some more playing time

Great article, thanks...

Well I'm gonna miss Reggie, but it will be good for him to get some more playing time

You won't have to miss him too much... He was only on the 66ers for Saturday. He's back with the Thunder tonight.

Brooks (as he does... see Jeff Green) played Fisher way too much against Minny. He needs to give Royal or Reggie some of those minutes.

Reggie didn't go to the 66ers. It was Ryan Reid...

Reggie didn't go to the 66ers. It was Ryan Reid...

Reggie was sent to the 66ers yesterday.

Now I understand sending them to the 66'ers as getting them back. Reggie played 41 minuets had 22pts 7rebounds and 8assists

As per the DOK, he is supposed to be back on the Thunder's bench for tonight's game.

From the LA Times tonight. Love it:

http://www.latimes.com/la-sp-plaschke-derek-fisher-20120323,0,3583708.column

"Those teams can't afford sentiment for the sake of wins, and there was no way they would risk shaking up their locker room culture with an aging old Laker unless they thought he could still help them win."

You can bet that Sam Presti and Scott Brooks were selective in their decision-making on player personnel; they don't want someone who could be a risk to the harmony the team currently has in the locker room. Fisher appears to be the best bargain chip for the Thunder based on what was available. Remember the year Memphis picked up A. Iverson? Well, you know the rest of that story...

Great article Questor, Thanks!

Reggie was sent to the 66ers yesterday.

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. Although, I was pretty sure I heard on the sports animal that Reid resigned with the 66ers after the Thunder cut him.


As per the DOK, he is supposed to be back on the Thunder's bench for tonight's game.

Yeah, he played the final 30 seconds or something.

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. Although, I was pretty sure I heard on the sports animal that Reid resigned with the 66ers after the Thunder cut him.

He did. Thunder basically got Fisher without losing any players.

What is pretty cool is that the line-up in NBA2K12 for PS3 had Fisher on the Thunder team abour 12 hours after he signed.

What is pretty cool is that the line-up in NBA2K12 for PS3 had Fisher on the Thunder team abour 12 hours after he signed.

I didn't know JTF played 2K12? And even on PS3? You could be my dad, maybe.

I didn't know JTF played 2K12? And even on PS3? You could be my dad, maybe.

I'm pretty good at Gran Turismo 5 as well.

I'm pretty good at Gran Turismo 5 as well.

I'm alright at that but I'm nothing special. LOL

I'D TAKE ALL Y'ALL DOWN IN NBA2K12!!!!!!!!!lol

I'D TAKE ALL Y'ALL DOWN IN NBA2K12!!!!!!!!!lol

Oh, you would? LOL

Ok, this is kinda funny. You remember the Durant Kid Clutch commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YK0XLRyYA0

Look who he is jumping over to take that shot. Look familar?