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Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters missed the first two-and-a-half months of the season with an ankle injury that also kept him out for much of last year, finally returning on Jan. 2 in a seven-point performance during a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since then, Waiters has been up and down, putting together a 21-point […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat gave his team a much-needed spark against the Boston Celtics. After the game, however, he downplayed his efforts and said that it was simply part of his job. Per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Waiters, who just played his seventh game back from a left ankle injury, believes that his […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters has been issued a fine for making comments that were “detrimental to the team,” according to a report from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Waiters has been fined for comments other night — Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) January 17, 2019 The amount of Waiters’ fine has not been released. […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters is tired of waiting after having done his time recovery from a season-ending ankle injury. Following his 12 minutes of garbage time in an ugly 124-86 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Philly native lost it in the locker room: “F*** patience,” Waiters said, according to Ira Winderman of […]

Though he’s played alongside some of the NBA’s best athletes over the course of his career, Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters feels that he’s learning the most from Dwyane Wade. Waiters, now 27 years of age, was sidelined for a year due to an ankle injury. However, now that he’s made his return to the […]

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat suffered a blowout loss against the struggling Atlanta Hawks, 106-82. Following the defeat, Heat guard Dion Waiters — who had a healthy DNP on the evening — admitted that he is unaware of why head coach Erik Spoelstra decided to keep him on the bench throughout the evening. Waiters […]

Though he’s no longer a member of the team, former Cavs shooting guard Dion Waiters says he will always have love for the city of Cleveland. The Cavs selected Waiters with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie season. However, he was consistently bothered […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters is active to play when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. Dion Waiters has not yet played this season, as he has been recovering from the left ankle surgery he underwent in January of 2018. Dwyane Wade out tonight. Dion Waiters will be […]

The Miami Heat have made their way to Cleveland for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Cavaliers, but it sounds like they might be without the services of two key players, including Dwyane Wade and Dion Waiters. According to a pair of reports from Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Wade has been listed […]

Jabari Parker is in a very interesting situation. Is he an NBA Draft bust? Not in the way that Kwame Brown, Hasheem Thabeet, and Anthony Bennett were. But was he worth the second overall pick? Probably not, so he would then qualify as a “bust”, correct? In many ways, yes. Injuries have hampered him throughout […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters could make his season debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Waiters has been upgraded to questionable after undergoing left ankle surgery on Jan. 23. It has been a long road back for Waiters, and he has been chomping at the bit to return to the floor. He recently […]

Dion Waiters is getting closer to making his season debut for the Miami Heat after undergoing ankle surgery. While Waiters was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it might not take long before he returns to action. According Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the 27-year-old guard said that he […]

The Miami Heat have sent shooting guard Dion Waiters to the G League so he can get more practice time as he recovers from ankle surgery, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. The Heat are expected to recall Dion Waiters on Sunday when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. With practice time […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters says his surgically repaired ankle “still feels funny sometimes,” but he claimed he hasn’t suffered any setbacks in his recovery. Dion Waiters has been practicing with the Heat lately for the first time since he underwent left ankle surgery in January. However, he admitted to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel that he’s […]

Miami Heat combo guard Dion Waiters knew all about the social media jokes directed at him after his glaring weight gain over the last year. Waiters underwent major ankle surgery earlier this year and has yet to make an on-court appearance this season. Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated sat down with the scoring guard as […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters was given an 8-10 month timetable after undergoing ankle surgery to repair instability and a navicular bone fracture back in January. Though he’s still in recovery, it sounds like he’s nearing a return. In fact, he has been cleared for full contact, according to a report from Ira Winderman […]

It has been nearly a year since Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters has taken the court. After undergoing ankle surgery 10 months ago, the 27-year-old continues to slowly work his way back to fitness as he looks to make his season debut in the near future. While his actual return date continues to be shrouded […]

It has been a tough road to recovery for Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters. After undergoing surgery on his ankle nearly one year ago, the 27-year-old continues to be out of commission, without a clear timetable for his return to action. In his piece for Sports Illustrated, Rohan Nadkarni described the struggles Waiters had and […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters practiced with the team on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing left ankle surgery in January. According to Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, it wasn’t a full-contact practice for Dion Waiters. However, it’s still a positive turn of events given how long the scoring guard has been out. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly still trying to seek out a trade for All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, and while a recent iteration of a potential trade package came a hair away from happening, they key to the trade could hinge on a third-party team willing to take on Dion Waiters’ three years and $36 million […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not shown interest in many potential pieces from the Miami Heat during trade discussions for forward Jimmy Butler. The Wolves have been completely uninterested in shooting guard Dion Waiters and hybrid forward James Johnson, whom the Heat had added internally as potential packages for Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the […]

The Miami Heat want to trade Dion Waiters, and a potential trade for Jimmy Butler would be the logical time to include Waiters. Now, however, it appears that the Heat are trying to move on from Waiters even if they can’t directly include him in a potential Butler deal according to Five Reasons Sports Network. […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters appears to be in less-than-desirable shape upon his initial appearance for training camp after posting a picture of himself two weeks ago in full uniform. His headshot for the 2018-19 season was published on Tuesday after having gone through the Media Day obligations on Monday. Naturally, Twitter had a […]

Injuries continue to hamper Dion Waiters’ career. As the 26-year-old guard prepares to get back on the court, it appears that a return on opening night is almost out of the question, the Miami Heat announced via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Dion Waiters, who is currently rehabbing from foot surgery, will not be available […]

After a disappointing season that saw them get booted out of the first round, the Miami Heat’s fortunes don’t appear to be getting better with some news arriving on injured shooting guard Dion Waiters. Following ankle surgery, last January, the former Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder player does not appear to be close to […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is ready for his comeback. Waiters posted a photo of himself via Twitter. And from the looks of it, the 26-year-old guard is in the best shape of his career. 🎯✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/csPfaRum6z — Philly Cheese 🧀 (@dionwaiters3) September 14, 2018 Last season, Waiters only played 30 games due to […]

Miami Heat players James Johnson and Dion Waiters have scrubbed their Instagram accounts clean of all photos that are related to the Heat. This change was spotted by an eagle-eyed Twitter user, whose screen name implies he is a Heat fan who isn’t exactly a big fan of Hassan Whiteside. James Johnson and Dion Waiters just deleted […]

With the Miami Heat only going as far as the Eastern Conference semifinals since the departure of LeBron James in 2014, team president Pat Riley appears to be on the brink of giving his side a complete overhaul. In his editorial for the Miami Herald, Barry Jackson claims that according to his sources, the Heat […]

The Miami Heat have not had their main players healthy the last couple of years, and it’s certainly cost them when it came down to the playoffs. Last year, Dion Waiters missed most of the season due to a season-ending ankle injury. Waiters, who also dealt with the same ankle injury in the 2016-17 season […]

Dion Waiters of the Miami Heat is looking to put his career back on track after an injury-shortened 2017-18 season. Waiters had issues with his ankle in December before opting for ankle surgery in January, finishing the year with. just 30 games played. But apparently, Waiters is well on his way towards recovery. The Heat guard […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters has returned to the basketball court several months after seeing his 2017-18 season prematurely end following a surgery to repair issues on his problematic left ankle, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. That said, it will still take more time for Waiters to get his body 100 […]

The Miami Heat have been relatively quiet in this free agency period. That’s not a surprise, however, as this time of year on the NBA’s calendar is usually for teams with the ability to spend. That is simply not the case for the Heat, who will have to find a way to shed some of […]

When the Miami Heat signed Dion Waiters to a four-year contract last year, they expected him to play a significant role on the team for the duration of his deal with the team. So far though, that hasn’t quite been the case as he dealt with an ankle injury for most of the 2017-18 NBA […]

Just a few years ago Hassan Whiteside was one of the brightest up and coming stars for the Miami Heat. He was the 33rd overall pick by the Sacramento Kings but bounced around between the G League and overseas before finding his way back to the Miami Heat. This year didn’t go the way that […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves The Philadelphia 76ers mostly washed the Miami Heat in their first round matchup. The brilliance of Aussie wunderkind Ben Simmons permeated the series. His very presence caused issues for which the Heat had no answer for. Joel Embiid was rusty, but he slammed […]

The joy of Philadelphia Eagles supporters on Sunday is beyond words. From fans of all ages, from all walks of life, regardless of gender and stature, they all rejoiced as their team finally won the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. Even professional athletes from different sports who trace their roots to […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters recently underwent successful surgery on Jan. 23 to repair the instability in his left ankle, as well as a preexisting navicular bone fracture. The former Syracuse stand-out has been ruled out for the remainder of this season. As a result, the NBA has awarded the Heat with a $5.5 […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters prepared for season-ending surgery by watching his hometown Philadelphia Eagles roll over the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game, punching a ticket to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl for the second time in 13 years. The 6-foot-4 wing shared the update on his […]

Dion Waiters finally decided to undergo ankle surgery and miss out the rest of the season. Because of this, the Miami Heat applied for a $5.5 million disabled-player exception from the NBA. The team’s action made sense especially that the exception is near half of Waiters’ salary for the 2017-18 season. However, the exception would […]