• Celtics’ O’Neal plans season-ending wrist surgery: Boston Celtics forward-center Jermaine O’Neal will have surgery on his left wrist and miss the remainder of the season, adding more urgency to the team’s search for inside help. O’Neal, in his 16th NBA season, already has missed 13 games with the sprained wrist. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said Monday no date has been set for the surgery.

• Rockets waive former Lakers G Fisher: The Houston Rockets have waived point guard Derek Fisher, less than a week after acquiring him in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston picked up a 2012 first-round pick from the Lakers and sent Jordan Hill to L.A. in the deal. Jamie Wior, Fisher’s representative, said in an email that Fisher and the Rockets have negotiated a buyout of his contract, due to expire this season.

• College of Charleston coach retires: Bobby Cremins says he is retiring as head basketball coach at the College of Charleston. The 64-year-old Cremins announced on Jan. 27 he would miss the rest of the Cougars’ season and later said he was physically exhausted. Cremins went on an indefinite medical leave of absence but said his condition was not life-threatening. Cremins was in his sixth season with the Cougars after spending 19 years coaching Georgia Tech. He led Charleston to 20 victories in each of his seasons.