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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

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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

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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 Sports

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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

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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

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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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The Mavericks, league sources told ESPN, will be calling up Chris Douglas-Roberts from the Frisco-based Texas Legends to replace Fisher. Widely rated as the top current NBA prospect in the D-League, Douglas-Roberts is scheduled to play for the Legends in Saturday night's home game against Iowa before joining the Mavericks on Sunday in San Antonio. ESPN.com

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The Mavericks are eager to see if Douglas-Roberts can give them the backcourt scoring and penetration they've been seeking after his time in the NBA's developmental league, but sources said that Dallas is likewise expected to continue exploring potential trade options to strengthen its point guard position, which has been a problem all season. ESPN.com

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Derek Fisher will miss Thursday's game against the Miami Heat because of a right patellar tendon strain, the Mavericks announced. Fisher suffered the injury during Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will not travel with the team on its upcoming trip to Memphis and San Antonio. ESPN.com

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Fisher said current NHLPA executive director and former MLBPA president Donald Fehr has been in touch with the NBPA over the past few years. Fisher offered some advice for the NHLPA. “The most efficient way for everybody to get into a room and to get a deal done is to really stay together and have one voice and have one general focus in terms of how you try to get things accomplished as a group,” he said. “It’s tough, obviously in sports not only are the customers and audience growing in terms of a global perspective but your players have grown in terms of global perspective. So you’re trying to have one [players’] voice from around the world.” Boston Globe

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When the Mavs signed Derek Fisher on Thursday, they waived forward Troy Murphy. But Mark Cuban wants everyone to know that Murphy was just an innocent victim. "I just wanted any potential suitors for Troy to know it wasn't his performance," Cuban said. "He busted his [butt]. "It's just the circumstance that worked against him. We needed a veteran point guard who could help our young guys." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Fisher will wear No. 6 as a Maverick, however, even though jersey No. 2 currently is unoccupied. Jason Kidd wore that number the past five season. Owner Mark Cuban, upset that Kidd changed his mind this summer and signed with New York, went on record as saying he doubted he would ever retire Kidd’s number here. “I was actually told that 2 was unavailable, which I can respect,” Fisher said Friday, following his first practice as a Maverick. “I think that guy was pretty good. He’s had a really, really good career. You can expect to probably see that one hanging somewhere, so that’s not available right now.” Dallas Morning News

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Bryan Gutierrez: Carlisle on Fisher: "He’s probably going to be our starting point guard. We’ve got a great situation with him and Collison." Twitter

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Earl K. Sneed: To anyone thinking this is D-Fish's last hurrah: "This is not a pit stop." Twitter @EKS_MavsNBA

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For the Dallas Mavericks, the ability to get Derek Fisher at this stage of the season has been a godsend. "I think we were fortunate that he was available, and the timing was right,'' said Donnie Nelson. the Mavs' president of basketall operations. "He adds leadership, he adds big playmaking ability in crunch time, and certainly three-point clutch shooting. "And he’s perfect with the Mavericks that are in that locker room. He’s going to fit in really well with our guys.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Fisher, by the way, has been interviewed by the New York law firm conducting a review of the NBPA's finances and business practices. So has Fisher's nemesis, executive director Billy Hunter. The information-gathering portion of the review being carried out by the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison -- a starting five that now has one less win than the Wizards this season -– is over. The lawyers are said to be writing their final report, which ultimately will be submitted to a three-player special committee, with copies to Hunter and Fisher. The final cost to the union is expected to be in the millions of dollars, and sources familiar with the probe say there has been no indication the firm uncovered any illegalities -- though final say in that regard will come from the U.S. Attorney's office, whose separate probe of the union remains open. CBSSports.com

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The Mavs made the moves official at 2:36 p.m., announcing the signing of Fisher and waiving of Murphy. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Troy Murphy 

The Mavericks will release power forward Troy Murphy to make room on the roster for point guard Derek Fisher, sources said. The 32-year-old Murphy, who signed with the Mavs in early November, averaged 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 14 games during his Dallas tenure. He shot 36.1 percent from the floor and 31.4 percent from 3-point range. ESPN.com

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Jeff Wade: multiple sources telling me murphy gone Twitter @SkinWade

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Troy Murphy 

The short-handed Dallas Mavericks will sign 16-year veteran point guard Derek Fisher on Thursday, coach Rick Carlisle said after team's 101-78 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. USA Today

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