G Derek Fisher returning to Lakers (AP)

[Mike Olbinski]

Derek Fisher is coming back to Los Angeles and will rejoin Kobe Bryant in the Lakers backcourt. They came into the NBA together in 1996, Fisher taken with the Lakers' 24th draft pick and Bryant obtained in a draft day trade with Charlotte. Fisher, who turns 33 on Aug. 9, cleared waivers Thursday, and the Lakers scheduled a news conference for Friday to announce his signing.

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