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Derek Fisher reaches buyout with the Rockets

Found March 19, 2012 on LAYUP MAG:
PLAYERS: Derek Fisher,  Chris Chambers
TEAMS: Houston Rockets,  Kansas City Chiefs
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(Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Last Thursday, the Lakers were involved in two trades and one of them sent  Derek Fisher to Houston. Fisher won’t suit up for the Rockets because he has reached a buyout agreement with them. Fisher is looking to join a championship contender, so he can try to win his sixth championship.

Here is statement for Fisher’s website:

After much discussion and expressing their desire to welcome Derek to their team this season as well as the 2012-2013 season, the Houston Rockets and Derek have negotiated a buyout.

Derek’s desire to win a sixth championship is what drives him and will continue to drive him as he moves forward.

ESPN is reporting that Fisher has a strong interest in the Bulls or the Heat.

Original Story: http://www.layupmag.com/2012/03/derek...
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