EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derek Fisher officially is back with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Steve Blake is grateful to join him.
The two-time defending NBA champions showed Blake around their training complex Tuesday, a week after the former Clippers guard agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal to change locker rooms at Staples Center. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says the club has discussed acquiring Blake for several years.
The Lakers also formally announced Fisher had agreed to return for his 12th season with the Lakers. Fisher talked to the Miami Heat during free agency, but said Monday he’ll stay with Los Angeles at the urging of Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers also have Sasha Vujacic under contract for next season.
