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"I think [a vote] would be something that needs to be talked about and looked at as far as more players having a percentage of a vote, as far as eight guys," Iguodala said. "We need to avoid conflicts of interest, and who's close to who." Iguodala credited the more vocal opinions of the league's elite in these matters as one of the positives coming to light in recent events. "One thing that's postive about this is our superstar players are stepping up and voicing their opinions," he said. "They need to because they really keep our league going." CBSSports.com

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Hunter was notified of the decision Friday morning, sources said. In a memo circulated Friday to players, union president Derek Fisher said: "This organization has been disrupted and we will no longer tolerate it. Immediate action was necessary and taken to protect you." The NBPA also announced that it has formed an interim executive committee and advisory committee "to move the organization forward" in the wake of a damaging report by the independent firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP hired to look into the union's business practices under Hunter's leadership. The interim executive committee will consist of the five active members of the most recent executive board, according to union bylaws. ESPN.com

Derek Fisher, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

In a statement released Friday, Fisher said that because of the ongoing investigations being conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. attorney's office, the players wanted the executive committee to take steps to protect them. "Unfortunately, it appears that union management has lost sight of the NBPA's only task, to serve the best interests of their membership. This is the reason I called for a review almost a year ago," Fisher said. "The findings of that review confirm this unfortunate truth and we must now move forward as players. Immediate change is necessary and I, along with the committee members, are committed to driving the process as difficult as it may be." ESPN.com

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Steve Luhm: Derek Fisher attends Laker-Thunder game. Does this mark the official start of his campaign to be new director of the players association? Twitter @sluhm

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While admitting that there were things he "could have done better," Billy Hunter vowed Thursday to continue in his role as executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. After a massive, scathing 469-page report by an independent law firm eviscerated Hunter's actions as head of the players' union, Hunter said Thursday, "I look forward to continuing my work with the NBPA, adopting additional recommendations from the report and opening a new chapter of NBPA governance." Hunter's statement in its entirety: "The NBPA is currently reviewing the full independent special report simultaneous with the public. While I strongly disagree with some of the findings contained in the report, I am pleased it recognized that I have not engaged in criminal acts nor was I involved in misappropriation of union funds. Regarding my contract -- my third in a long tenure of the organization -- it was ratified by the NBPA Executive Committee and signed by President Derek Fisher. I believe the contract and extensions are valid. I am pleased to discuss with the Player Representative board any concerns about my contract. CBSSports.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher, Billy Hunter, NBPA 

Players briefed on the exhaustive, eight-month review of the National Basketball Players Association's finances and business practices have been told it uncovered no illegalities, but the final report is expected to include painstaking detail and numerous recommendations for changes to union policies and governance, CBSSports.com has learned. The review by law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is all but over and the report -- believed to be more than 100 pages long -- is being finalized, multiple people briefed on the matter said. Investigators combed through more than a decade's worth of union business transactions, conducted dozens of interviews and reviewed approximately 100,000 documents and emails, the people said. CBSSports.com

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Union officials have met with 15 of the 30 teams during the past several weeks and informed players that the law firm uncovered no illegal activity or violations of the NBPA's constitution, sources said. But the final report is expected to contain numerous recommendations for NBPA governance, including changes to the union's constitution and bylaws, two of the people briefed on the matter said. CBSSports.com

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The law firm also will make recommendations for addressing what it found to be a lack of player involvement in union practices and business. Among the procedural changes to be recommended will be that each team must have at least one player representative and an alternate, and that no player without a current NBA contract will be permitted to serve on the executive committee, CBSSports.com has learned. Of the nine current members of the executive committee, only four -- Chris Paul, James Jones, Matt Bonner and Roger Mason -- are in the NBA. "That could be one of the positives that comes out of this," one of the people briefed on the outcome said. "The players will be more involved." CBSSports.com

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Marc J. Spears: Lakers aren't interested in opening a roster spot to acquire Derek Fisher, Kenyon Martin or any other free agent, a source told Y! Sports. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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After straining the patellar tendon in his right knee this past Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Fisher asked for, and has been granted, his release from the Dallas Mavericks. Sources close to HOOPSWORLD say the wear and tear on his body, stress on his family and the fact that Fisher feels like he has nothing left to accomplish were the main reasons for his exit from Dallas. HoopsWorld

Free Agency, Derek Fisher 

Fisher has long been known to be very tight with his family, but it's funny how he finds himself longing for his LA home now that he is on a team that appears to be going nowhere. I'm sure that's just a coincidence. When he signed to play with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season for a stretch-drive to the playoffs being homesick never seemed to be an issue. He never complained about missing home as the Thunder went all the way to the NBA Finals. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

A league source said that when Fisher signed with Dallas in late November, he had a handshake agreement with Mavs owner Mark Cuban that he would be granted his release if Fisher deemed it necessary due to his family situation. The personal family reason for Fisher’s departure is not clear. NBA.com

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Mark Cuban 

Dave McMenamin: According to a source close to Derek Fisher, there is thankfully no health issue or anything like that leading him back to his family. Twitter @mcten

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Fisher praised Cuban for his support and for granting his release. He also thanked coach Rick Carlisle and his Mavs teammates: ”I have made decisions in the past, leaving money and opportunity on the table, and I will need to do that again. My family is my priority and that is where I choose to be. I won’t close the possibility that I will play again, however for now my family and being close to them remains the priority.” NBA.com

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Dallas Mavericks guard Dahntay Jones said he recently had a talk with Derek Fisher and discovered how much the 17-year veteran guard was missing his family. But little did Jones know that Fisher would ask the Mavs to release him from his contract, which they did on Saturday. “I knew how he felt about the situation, because we spoke about it, but I didn’t know the severity of the events,'' Jones told the Star- Telegram. "However, this situation did come out of the blue.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Dahntay Jones 

The Dallas Mavericks on Saturday agreed to release Derek Fisher at the 38-year-old's request. The move has actually been in the works for a few days, sources said, but the Mavericks asked Fisher to stay with the team until another point guard could be secured. Fisher consented to stay on and played Tuesday night against Philadelphia, only to suffer a strained patellar tendon in his right knee early in the Mavs' home win. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Dallas Mavericks point guard Derek Fisher will be waived from the team at his request, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The Mavericks later announced the move. Fisher signed with the Mavericks on Nov. 29 and had been a good fit in his short time with the team, but he did not like being away from his family in Los Angeles and asked Dallas owner Mark Cuban to respect his wishes and facilitate this move. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, said Fisher has already left the team and is in Los Angeles rehabilitating the right knee that he injured on Tuesday in a game against Philadelphia. USA Today

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Because of his strong desire to be back in Los Angeles with his family, guard Derek Fisher was released Saturday by the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs had signed Fisher to a one-year contract on Nov. 29, and he immediately moved into the starting lineup. In nine games with the Mavs, Fisher averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists in 25.4 minutes per game. Fisher's departure will either thrust Darren Collison back as the Mavs' starting point guard. Or they could give the job to Dominique Jones, who had 13 points and seven assists during Friday's 92-82 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Bill Ingram: A source with knowledge is situation says Derek Fisher is opting for retirement due to the strain on body and family and he's done it all. Twitter @TheRocketGuy

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher 

Fisher’s statement: “In Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia, I suffered an injury to my patellar tendon. The recovery time will be approximately two weeks. With this news and the difficulty I have been having being away from my family, I have asked the organization to waive me so I can return home. “(Mavericks owner) Mark Cuban has been extremely supportive and has granted me this request. I cannot say enough good things about this organization. From Mark, to Coach (Rick) Carlisle, to the players on the Mavericks’ team, I sincerely thank them for the opportunity. “I have made decisions in the past, leaving money and opportunity on the table, and I will need to do that again. My family is my priority and that is where I choose to be. I won’t close the possibility that I will play again, however for now my family and being close to them remains the priority.” Dallas Morning News

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