NBA news and rumors about Derek Fisher
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Incidents
Former Lakers player and ex Knicks coach Derek Fisher was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunken driving after he flipped his vehicle on a California highway.
Suspensions & fines
Memphis Grizzlies' forward Matt Barnes has been suspended for two games for engaging in a physical altercation with and threatening Knicks' coach Derek Fisher.
Former players
New York Knicks head basketball coach Derek Fisher will receive a honorary doctoral degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock next month.
NBA market
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has hired Derek Fisher as the 26th head coach in franchise history.
NBA market
Derek Fisher has agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal to become coach of the New York Knicks.
NBA rumors
The Lakers have decided they need a coach with previous NBA coaching experience, which means one thing for Derek Fisher: He isn't a candidate.
Suspensions & fines
Knicks President Phil Jackson has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for a tampering violation involving veteran guard Derek Fisher.
NBA rumors
Derek Fisher said he had not heard directly from the Knicks or Lakers but conceded that there probably would be conversations in the near future.
Coaches
Knicks president Phil Jackson continues to send out signals that he's in no rush to hire a coach until he can discuss the position with Thunder's Derek Fisher.
Coaches
Phil Jackson is expected to pursue a young former player who knows the ins and outs of the triangle offense and is able to teach it.