Derek Fisher was in the lineup for the 74th time this season on Sunday, but the Lakers don't know what the near future holds for their veteran guard, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
An MRI revealed a partially torn tendon in his right foot, but Fisher aims to play through the discomfort. The common resting period for an injury of this caliber can range from six to eight weeks.
"We're still in a quandary about Derek, and what exactly is going to happen," Coach Phil Jackson said. "Can he play through this? Is he going to have to take a rest period or what? So, right now we're still in a quandary about how it's going to go."
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Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA's reigning MVP, thinks it's time for Kobe Bryant to finally take home the trophy, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
"He's the best player in the game and he's never won it before. He's had his injuries, his team [has] had injuries and they're still right up there in the West. They just beat us without [Pau] Gasol and [Andrew] Bynum. I think this is his time," Nowitzki said.
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Lakers' guard Derek Fisher has a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot but does not expect to miss any games, the Associated Press is reporting. Fisher revealed he plans on playing through the pain.
"I feel pretty good, definitely good enough to see if I can help the team," he said before the game.
"That's basically what the decision is going to be based on, how I feel out there and whether I can really be effective enough to be a positive influence on helping us win games. At any point I start to feel like I can't do that, then I'll make a decision."
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Lakers Mar 2008 Archive
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ESPN | Mar 29, 2008
A stellar performance by Laker superstar Kobe Bryant was not enough to keep the Lakers from dropping the game to the lowly Memphis Grizzlies 114-111 on Friday night.
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USA Today | Mar 27, 2008
Kobe Bryant drew two technical fouls in a span of 29 seconds late in the fourth quarter and was ejected from the team's 108-95 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 26, 2008
Pau Gasol will not play on Wednesday night against Charlotte and is doubtful for Friday's game with Memphis.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 25, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers remained hot with an impressive win over the Celtics in Boston on Monday night. Read about the rise of the 76ers and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for March 24th’s games!
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 24, 2008
The Golden State Warriors outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night thanks to huge performances from Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis. Read about the Warriors’ win and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for March 23rd’s games!
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 22, 2008
Charles Barkley called Kobe Bryant "very selfish" just two short years ago, but he has drastically changed his tune.
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Press Release | Mar 22, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract.
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Beacon-Journal | Mar 21, 2008
Ira Newble spurned an offer to return to the Cavaliers and instead will sign with the Lakers.
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ESPN | Mar 20, 2008
Despite a report on the contrary earlier this week, Andrew Bynum could very well return to the court for the Lakers before the playoffs.
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ESPN | Mar 18, 2008
Laker fans will most likely not see Pau Gasol team up with Andrew Bynum to form an imposing front line until the playoffs.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 17, 2008
Tracy McGrady struggled against the Lakers on Sunday, but the Rockets kept their monumental winning streak alive nonetheless.
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The Press-Enterprise | Mar 17, 2008
The last time Pau Gasol sprained his ankle he missed two weeks of action and he feels the same about his current injury.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 16, 2008
The Rockets used a strong fourth quarter to knock off the Lakers on Sunday afternoon and push their win streak to 22 games.
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ESPN | Mar 15, 2008
The Lakers will be without Pau Gasol for the rest of their current road trip due to a sprained ankle.
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SI.com | Mar 15, 2008
Pau Gasol needed help to limp off the court after spraining his left ankle in New Orleans on Friday.
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RealGM | Mar 12, 2008
The Rockets continue to roll, beating the Hawks in Atlanta 83-75 on Wednesday night to earn their 20th consecutive win.
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Los Angeles Times | Mar 12, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering signing free-agent forward Ira Newble.
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ESPN | Mar 12, 2008
Andrew Bynum ran on a treadmill on Tuesday for the first time since injuring his knee two months ago.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 12, 2008
The Lakers knocked off the Raptors thanks to a tremendous performance from their current ‘Big Three’. Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 34 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 7, 2008
The Lakers still don't have a definitive return date for Bynum, but they don't expect to have him back until at least early April.
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Press Release | Mar 3, 2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Mar 3, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 52 points in the Lakers' overtime victory against the Mavericks on Sunday night.
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AP | Mar 2, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and eight more in OT to finish with 52 Sunday in the Lakers' 108-104 victory over the Mavericks.
