Dion Waiters SG #11
Current Team: N/A
Born: Dec 10, 1991 (32 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-4 (193cm) Weight: 215 (98kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent (Los Angeles Lakers)
Agent: Daniel Hazan
Draft Entry: 2012 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2012 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 4, Cleveland Cavaliers
Pre-Draft Team: Syracuse (So)
High School: Life Center Academy [Burlington, New Jersey]
Dion Waiters News
LeBron James Endorses Dion Waiters' New Reserve Role
LeBron James has endorsed the Cavaliers moving Dion Waiters to the bench as the sixth man, believing it will add more balance to the team.
Waiters: Catch-And-Shoot Isn't My Game
Dion Waiters worked out for an extra 40 minutes after the Cavaliers' shootaround on Tuesday primarily working on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers.
Cavaliers Exercise Fourth-Year Option On Dion Waiters
Dion Waiters owns career averages of 15.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 29.2 minutes per game.
Cavs Monitoring Dion Waiters' Shot Selection, Adjustment To Balanced Roster
Dion Waiters has shot a total of 54 times in this preseason, the most of any Cavalier player in five games.
Irving, Waiters Insist No Issues Exist Between Them
Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters addressed the media together on Monday amid reports of more disharmony.
Irving: Cavs Will Come Out Of Break With 'Higher Focus Level'
The Cavaliers had a strong showing during All-Star Weekend, with Kyrie Irving's MVP in the big game and a 31-point showing by Dion Waiters in the Rising Stars Challenge.
Cavaliers Expected To Shake Up Roster Before Deadline
The turmoil of the Cavaliers' season is beginning to get worse, as players are pointing to Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters, along with an unhappiness with Mike Brown and his coaching staff.
Waiters' Relationship With Irving Reportedly Improving
Waiters has been mentioned in trade rumors, but Dan Gilbert likes his game and want to keep him with the Cavaliers.
Cavaliers Hold Dion Waiters Trade Talks With Bulls, Knicks, 76ers
Dion Waiters is open to being traded from the Cavaliers.
Cavaliers Exercise Options On Irving, Thompson, Waiters, Zeller
Kyrie Irving owns career averages of 20.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.8 minutes through 110 career games with the team.
Dion Waiters Thinks He'll Become NBA's Best Shooting Guard
Dion Waiters failed to live up to expectations during his rookie year.
Brown: Dion Waiters To Play Strictly At Shooting Guard
Mike Brown wants Dion Waiters to work more off the ball for the Cavaliers.
Wolves Reject Cavs' Offer Of No. 1 Pick, Waiters, Thompson For Kevin Love
The Wolves rejected the trade offer and hope to build around Kevin Love under Flip Saunders.
Lillard, Davis, Beal, Waiters, Barnes On 2013 All-Rookie First Team
Damian Lillard headlines the 2013 NBA All-Rookie Team as a unanimous selection.
Waiters, Lillard Win Rookie Of The Month Honors
Dion Waiters played in 12 games during February and averaged 15.8 points on .514 shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.2 minutes per game.
Dion Waiters Demoted To Cavaliers Bench
Dion Waiters has struggled to mesh with Kyrie Irving.
Waiters Sprains Ankle, X-Rays Negative
Dion Waiters sustained a left ankle sprain in the second overtime period of Saturday's night’s game against the Blazers.
Waiters Showcases Why Cavaliers Liked Him 4th Overall With 28 Points
Dion Waiters showcased his ability to create his own offense, which is what the Cavaliers sought when they drafted him fourth overall to pair with Kyrie Irving.
Scott: Waiters Must Learn To Play Off Ball
Byron Scott wants Dion Waiters to work off the ball for the Cavaliers.
Waiters Addresses Weight, Conditioning Issues
Dion Waiters played poorly in three summer league games for the Cavaliers.
Scott Encouraged By Dion Waiters' Improved Conditioning
Byron Scott recently watched Dion Waiters work out with other NBA players in Los Angeles.
Miles Will Have Chance To Compete For Starting Job With Cavaliers
C.J. Miles will have an opportunity to compete for one of the two starting wing positions for the Cavaliers.
Irving Feels At Home With Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving feels comfortable as he heads into his second season with the Cavaliers.
Waiters Dealing With Ankle, Knee Injuries
Dion Waiters is still dealing with an ankle injury sustained during a workout before the draft.
Scott: Waiters Out Of Shape, Needs To Work On Defensive Technique
Dion Waiters is shooting 30 percent from the floor through the Cavaliers’ first three summer league games.
Cavaliers Sign Draft Picks Waiters, Zeller
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed 2012 NBA Draft picks Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller to contracts.
Waiters: 'I Don’t Think I Have Any Weaknesses'
Dion Waiters was a surprise pick as the fourth overall selection.
Grant: Waiters Brings Explosion As Great Fit To Cavaliers
The Cavaliers picked Dion Waiters with the fourth overall selection and also ended up with Tyler Zeller later in the first round.
Raptors Trying To Move Up To Select Waiters
The Raptors have been aggressive in their efforts to move up from the eighth overall selection ahead of the Warriors at seven.
Cavaliers Exploring Drafting Waiters With No. 4 Pick
Sources believe the Cavaliers would take Dion Waiters with the fourth pick if Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Bradley Beal are off the board.