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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

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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

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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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“I loved the way he played in Philly,” said Carlisle, who announced the Fisher news after the Mavericks’ 101-78 blowout loss to Chicago on Wednesday night. “I think that’s a great role for him right now. I think Fisher can help us as a starter. This is a great opportunity for Darren to develop into a true starting point guard in this league. Dallas Morning News

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There is another transaction coming, as Dallas already has 15 guaranteed guys. Don’t hold your breath for Fisher to come here in a way that triggers a noteworthy trade. For those speculating that Collison will be the odd man out, he’s certainly not talking that way. “I think his leadership will help,” Collison said of Fisher “He’s been around the NBA for a very, very long time. He’s going to help me grow into the player I want to be.’’ CBS

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The Mavericks will have to waive a player to make room for Fisher. That could mean Troy Murphy, whose contract is not fully guaranteed, could be the odd man out, although no Maverick personnel would address the situation after Wednesday’s game. Dallas Morning News

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Veteran point guard Derek Fisher is close to signing with an NBA team, sources told ESPN.com. ESPN.com

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He's narrowed his choices to three teams and is expected to make a decision by Thursday. He's been searching for a role with a contender. ESPN.com

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It’s not clear whether the Mavs are in the mix for Fisher, but the Mavs have been exploring tweaks to their roster and could certainly use a point guard with closing experience. ESPN.com

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