Derek Fisher Turns Down Heat Offer

Derek Fisher will return to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-year $9 million deal.  Fisher had been courted by the Miami Heat and Lebron James.

"I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles," Fisher said in a statement on his website. "While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this offseason, it is the most valuable. I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin."

Fisher joining the Heat would almost certainly have made Miami an even bigger favorite to win the 2010 NBA Championship than they already are.

BetUS.com had the Miami Heat as 2/1 favorites of winning the 2011 NBA Championship while the Lakers were at 3/1 odds.

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