The Brooklyn Nets have waived Josh Childress.

Childress, who signed as a free agent with Brooklyn on September 13, 2012, appeared in 14 games for the Nets, averaging 1.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.1 minutes per game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed Shaun Livingston off waivers from the Washington Wizards and Donald Sloan.

The Cavaliers rosters now stands at 15.

Livingston, 27, has appeared in 17 games (four starts) for the Wizards, averaging 3.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 18.8 minutes per game.

Derek Fisher was waived at his request by the Dallas Mavericks.

Fisher suffered a knee injury last week and cited the recovery time of the injury as well as a desire to be back in Los Angeles with his family.

The Mavericks plan to sign Chris Douglas-Roberts of the D-League Texas Legends.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that Josh Howard has a torn ACL and will be waived to create a roster spot.

Howard tore the ACL in his right knee during Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets and will undergo season-ending surgery.

Howard was signed in mid-November to give the Timberwolves depth at the wing, as the team has gone through a myriad of injuries this season.

Howard, 32, averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11 games with Minnesota.