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Kyle Kuzma Considers NBA Restart 'Brand New Season' Original
Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Considers NBA Restart ‘Brand New Season’ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers have officially touched down at Walt Disney World and begun team practices, meaning they are one step closer toward resuming their pursuit of the 2020 NBA championship. Los Angeles has a couple of new faces in Dion Waiters and JR Smith, both of whom will need all the preparation they can get before playing in games, especially since Avery Bradley decided to sit out playing.
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Encouraged By Dion Waiters Original
Before the 2019-20 NBA season was officially suspended due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Los Angeles Lakers made a move by signing Dion Waiters after he cleared waivers. Although Waiters was unable to get any playing time with his new team due to the sudden hiatus, he is now poised for an increased role since Avery Bradley opted out of playing in Orlando, Florida, due to health concerns with his son.
"For Me, Depression Is Fake Happiness"
Welcome to 24, a special series where athletes honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant by sharing 24 truths that have shaped their life. The only rule is no bullshit. So we had to start with Dion Waiters. Even the hardest motherf***ers in the world go through depression, man. No cap. You know, I think sometimes the world needs to be reminded that we’re not superheroes. I came from the bottom. I seen it all. But when I go home at night, I’m just like you. I go through depression, just like you.
Waiters takes blame for the issues that led to suspensions
MIAMI — Dion Waiters spoke about his issues for the first time in months Sunday, accepting responsibility for the matters that led him to being suspended by the Miami Heat on three separate occasions already this season. Waiters didn’t specifically address any incidents, including his decision to take cannabis-infused gummies on the team plane and needing emergency medical attention when that flight landed in Los Angeles.
Miami Heat suspend Dion Waiters - TSN.ca
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 45m ago The Canadian Press Dion Waiters and Jaylen Brown , The Canadian Press MIAMI — Dion Waiters has been suspended yet again without pay by the Miami Heat, his third banishment of the season. The team made the announcement Thursday night, citing “his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination” as the reasons.
Suspension over, Dion Waiters returns to Heat locker room
MIAMI — Dion Waiters returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Saturday, apologizing publicly for the incident on the team plane that led to his 10-game suspension. Waiters will be with the team for its three-game trip to Brooklyn, Toronto and Boston that starts on Sunday. He has yet to play this season and has been suspended for 11 of the first 18 Heat games — costing him about $920,000, pending appeals.
Heat use three-ball to take down Celtics - TSN.ca
MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, Josh Richardson added 18 and the Miami Heat connected on a season-high 18 3-pointers on the way to beating the Boston Celtics 115-99 on Thursday night. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 14 points, and Justise Winslow finished with 13 points and a career-best 11 assists for the Heat. Miami had 33 assists on 45 field goals.
Mailbag: Is healthy Waiters, energized Whiteside enough for Heat?
If you weren’t able to ask a question this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang and @tomdangelo44). You can also email me at achiang@pbpost.com. @AR1ST0KOUNMPO: I believe the key to a Heat bounce back is a healthy confident Waiters, and an adjustment attitude from Hassan. That was what brought success two seasons ago when NBA teams were relieved we missed the playoffs. How do you see it?
Heat hope Dion Waiters will be ready for start of training camp
MIAMI — Life without Dion Waiters could continue for the Heat in training camp. The 26-year-old Heat guard is still recovering from season-ending left ankle surgery that he underwent in January. Team president Pat Riley said after Thursday’s NBA draft that Waiters continues to move in the right direction in his rehabilitation, but the timeline of Waiters’ return is still unknown. “Dion had a CT scan the other day and his ankle is coming along extremely well,” Riley said.
Heat’s Bam Adebayo talks about offseason, how Dion Waiters is looking
HOLLYWOOD – Bam Adebayo knows exactly what every NBA prospect is going through. One year ago, the Miami Heat center was nervously awaiting the NBA draft, which will be held Thursday. Finally, 14 picks in, he heard his name called and his life changed. Now, Adebayo, who turns 21 next month, is working religiously to improve his game with former NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace twice a week and with his Heat teammates at the team’s practice facility.
Dion Waiters has advice for Hassan Whiteside: ‘Just bite your tongue’
MIAMI — Dion Waiters has some advice for Hassan Whiteside. During a Friday appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” morning show, host Jalen Rose asked about Whiteside’s complaints about his diminished playing time and role. Waiters said the Heat’s $98 million center should have handled it differently. “As far as Hassan, the best thing to do is just bite your tongue sometimes,” Waiters answered. “At the end of the day because either you’re going to either back it up with your play or once again, the internet.
Heat’s Spoelstra expects a much healthier, better Dion Waiters
MIAMI –Dion Waiters played just 30 games this past season after signing a four-year, $52 million contract. The Heat’s starting two guard never fully recovered from an ankle injury in the final weeks of the 2016-17 season and underwent surgery in late January after reinjuring the ankle a month earlier. While Waiters continues his rehab, coach Erik Spoelstra believes next season the Heat will see a much better player than we saw earlier this season.
Heat will allow injury exception to expire without adding player
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Miami Heat were granted a $5.5 million exception by the NBA in January when the league determined Dion Waiters’ ankle surgery was season ending. But that deadline is expected to expire at midnight tonight without the Heat adding a player. General manager Andy Elisburg said the team had discussions about using the exception but after acquiring Dwyane Wade and Luke Babbitt at the trade deadline the organization decided to move forward with its current roster.
With Wayne Ellington expected to return tonight vs. Sixers; read what Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says about having full roster
MIAMI – The Heat will be as close to full strength once again tonight against Philadelphia as Wayne Ellington is expected to return. Now, let’s see if they can maintain that health. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Ellington went through shootaround today and will warmup before the game with the intention of playing.
Heat granted $5.5 million cap exception. Here’s what it means | Heat Zone
CLEVELAND — The NBA has granted the Heat a $5.5 million disabled player exception for injured guard Dion Waiters, the team confirmed. Yahoo Sports was the first to report the news. What does this mean? Miami was granted the exception because an independent medical panel determined that Waiters will be sidelined at least through June 15. Waiters underwent season-ending surgery on his left ankle on Jan. 22.
Dion Waiters has successful ankle surgery. Here are the details … | Heat Zone
HOUSTON – The recovery process has begun for Dion Waiters. The Heat announced that Waiters underwent successful surgery on his left ankle Monday to repair instability after spraining it twice in nine months and repair a preexisting navicular bone fracture. The Heat knew about the fracture when Waiters originally signed with the team in 2016, but he had played on it and it did not require surgery unless it was causing issues.
Heat guard Dion Waiters will undergo ankle surgery Monday | Heat Zone
HOUSTON – Dion Waiters spent Sunday night celebrating his hometown Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC championship … and preparing for ankle surgery. Waiters shared the news on his Instagram account. “I get surgery tomorrow,” Waiters wrote Sunday night under a photo of someone else dressed in Eagles gear. “This game help calm my nerves. BigTime!!!!” The Heat confirmed that Waiters will have surgery on his troublesome left ankle Monday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Heat expect Dion Waiters to make full recovery from ankle surgery | Heat Zone
MIAMI – The Heat have confirmed that starting guard Dion Waiters will undergo surgery on his left ankle and miss the rest of the season. “We are confident this surgery will resolve all of the issues with the ankle. This process will not just repair the ankle, but also kick-start a whole new reboot for Dion. A full recovery is expected,” the team said on a release. The surgery has yet to be scheduled.
Report: Dion Waiters expected to undergo season-ending ankle surgery | Heat Zone
MIAMI – It looks like Dion Waiters’ season will come to a premature end for the second consecutive season But this year, that time will come a lot sooner. Waiters is expected to have season-ending surgery on his problematic left ankle, according to Yahoo Sports, ending his season after just 30 games. The Heat declined to comment on the report.
Is midseason ankle surgery a possibility for Dion Waiters? | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Heat guard Dion Waiters continues to work behind the scenes toward his return from a sprained left ankle. But will Waiters undergo season-ending ankle surgery before he’s able to return to the court? Coach Erik Spoelstra said Friday the team has not had those discussions involving surgery yet, but an Associated Press report states the Heat’s starting shooting guard is pursuing a second opinion on his injured ankle.
Mailbag: Should Dion Waiters consider surgery before end of season? | Heat Zone
If you weren’t able to ask a question this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang and @tomdangelo44). You can also email me at achiang@pbpost.com. Trent, Boynton Beach: Why is Dion Waiters waiting until after the season to have ankle surgery? He should just get it done now. Anthony Chiang: That’s a question I’ve received from many Heat fans.
Heat’s Dion Waiters will consider ankle surgery after the season | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Ankle surgery is back on the table for Heat starting shooting guard Dion Waiters. After spraining his troublesome left ankle on a drive to the basket during Friday’s win over the Mavericks, Waiters said he will consider surgery this offseason. “At this point, you got to see what’s best,” Waiters said before Tuesday’s game against the Magic when asked if he will consider surgery to repair his left ankle at the end of the season. “But I won’t write it off, hell no.
Heat's Waiters will consider off-season ankle surgery
MIAMI — Dion Waiters will consider having surgery this off-season to repair his problematic left ankle, conceding Tuesday that it probably won't be fully healed until such a procedure takes place. The Miami Heat guard missed his second straight game Tuesday because of a recurrence of the sprain that kept him off the floor for the final 13 games of last season.
Shorthanded Heat to be challenged by Pelicans big front line | Heat Zone
Scouting report: Already down six players, the Heat lost guard Dion Waiters early in Saturday’s win over Dallas. Waiters left in the first quarter after spraining his left ankle and did not return. X-rays were negative and his status for tonight is unknown although it is highly unlikely he plays.
Heat lose Dion Waiters after he sprained left ankle | Heat Zone
MIAMI – This is exactly what the Heat did not need. Guard Dion Waiters hobbled off the court after spraining his left ankle in the first quarter of Miami’s 113-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Friday, adding to a long list of injured Heat players. Coach Erik Spoelstra appeared optimistic following the game saying an X-ray on Waiters’ ankle was negative. No timetable for his return was given. “This is the world we live in,” Spoelstra said.
Heat guard Dion Waiters’ most efficient game comes with ailing elbow | Heat Zone
Dion Waiters shed the white sleeve for black elastic therapeutic tape designed to relieve pain on his ailing right elbow and the result was a more efficient, more in control Heat shooting guard. Waiters, who has played the last two games after hyperextending his right arm in San Antonio, scored 10 points on just five shots in Miami’s manhandling of Memphis Monday. Waiters made four, his miss a hurried, 26-footer that he air-balled.
Heat guard Dion Waiters dealing with pain in right elbow, loss of favorite team’s quarterback | Heat Zone
MEMPHIS – Dion Waiters is not making any excuses for his 1-of-10 shooting in the Heat’s victory over Brooklyn Saturday in Mexico City. Waiters hyperextended his right (shooting) arm during Wednesday’s game at San Antonio and said today “it’s still messed up.” He wore a sleeve against the Nets but shed it in the second half. Waiters talked about the injury, which he feels most in his elbow, but said several times he does not make excuses for his off nights.
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra still exploring all options with starting five | Heat Zone
MEXICO CITY – Erik Spoelstra continues to experiment with the starting lineup in Hassan Whiteside’s absence. Whiteside missed his ninth game of the season Wednesday and Spoelstra started his fourth different lineup with the 7-foot center sidelined. This time he went with Kelly Olynyk at center and James Johnson at power forward at San Antonio, Olynyk making his second start of the season and Johnson his sixth. Justise Winslow had started 15 straight games at power forward.
Mailbag: Should the Heat consider using Dion Waiters in a bench role? | Heat Zone
If you weren’t able to ask a question this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang and @tomdangelo44). @iamtzamac: Should Erik Spoelstra consider playing Dion Waiters off the bench? A playmaker in the second unit like D-Wade for the Cavs? Anthony Chiang: Should it be considered? Yes. Do I think it will actually happen? No. With the way this roster is constructed and how much the Heat have now invested in Dion, they need him to be one of their best players.
Opponents have adjusted to Heat’s drive-and-kick offense What now? | Heat Zone
MIAMI — A roster full of question marks benefited the Heat last season. Miami caught opponents by surprise with players who had never been able to show off their full skill sets before. Whether it was Dion Waiters, James Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Wayne Ellington, Rodney McGruder, Willie Reed or Luke Babbitt, teams didn’t know what to expect from many of the Heat’s players. But after Miami posted an incredible 30-11 record over the second half of last season, that element of surprise is gone.
Spoelstra: Dragic, Waiters deserve more foul calls on drives to basket | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters have already expressed their frustration with the officiating at different points this season. Before Sunday’s game against the Warriors, it was coach Erik Spoelstra’s turn. Among the 35 players in the NBA averaging at least 10 drives to the basket per game, Dragic owns the seventh-lowest foul rate on penetration attempts at 4.0 percent. Waiters has the 14th-lowest foul rate at 5.8 percent. “Goran and Dion do have a point.
Spoelstra stresses need for Waiters to play efficient basketball | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Dion Waiters remembers the game-winner he made against the Warriors at AmericanAirlines Arena last season. He remembers the pose he made after the shot, celebrating by crossing his arms and nodding his head in approval of the moment. With the Warriors back in Miami for Sunday’s game against the Heat, that shot has become a topic of discussion over the past few days.
Kevin Durant on Dion Waiters: ‘I own some property on Waiters Island’ | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Count Golden State All-Star forward Kevin Durant among those who own property on Waiters Island. When asked about Dion Waiters following shootaround Sunday, Durant made it clear how much he believes in the Heat guard. Waiters and Durant became close friends after spending time as teammates in Oklahoma City during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. “[Waiters is] playing great basketball,” Durant said to reporters in advance of Sunday’s game between the Heat and Warriors. “I’m so proud of him.
Heat looking for consistency tonight against Timberwolves | Heat Zone
Scouting report: This is the final meeting of the season between the two teams. Minnesota defeated Miami, 125-122, in overtime during the second week of the season. Jeff Teague led Minnesota with 23 points, Andrew Wiggins added 22. … Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Wolves in scoring with 20.4 ppg and rebounds with 11.5 per game. Wiggins is averaging 18.8 points, Jimmy Butler 16.9. … The Timberwolves are 10th in the league in scoring with 108.1 ppg but are among the worst defensive teams.
Short-term memory helps Dion Waiters, Heat snap Celtics’ win streak | Heat Zone
MIAMI – If Dion Waiters truly is one of the best closers in the game – which the metrics suggest – then why not start acting like a true closer? They say a baseball closer’s best friend (besides a 100-mph fastball) is short-term memory. That is exactly what Waiters had when it came to his worst outing as a member of the Miami Heat on Sunday.
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters tries to explain scoreless performance | Heat Zone
MIAMI — Less than two weeks ago, Dion Waiters repeated the quote that has become a part of his on-court persona. “Like I said last year and I’ll say it again, I would rather go 0-for-30 than go 0-for-9 because if you stop shooting them that means you lost confidence,” Waiters said after the Heat’s road win over the Jazz on Nov. 10. Waiters started that game 4-of-17 from the field, but bounced back to score 10 of the Heat’s final 13 points to help Miami earn the win.
Heat frustrated by foul call discrepancy, and they have a reason to be | Heat Zone
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Coach Erik Spoelstra doesn’t want the Heat looking for excuses to explain their slow start to the season. But it looks like Miami has a very valid one it can use. Although the Heat rank second only to the Toronto Raptors in drives to the basket with 55.1 per game, they have the second-lowest foul rate in the NBA on those penetration attempts.
Hugh Jackman Starts The Circus In The New 'The Greatest Showman' Trailer | Def Pen
Image Via 20th Century Fox Before Hugh Jackman burst onto the scene as Wolverine back in 2000’s X-Men, he was an acclaimed stage actor. Starring in the West End version of the world-famous stage play ‘Oklahoma’. His performance was so good in fact, that they made a professional recording of the play to sell on DVD and broadcast on Television. The Jackman version of Oklahoma has somewhat become the new standard for students that are studying the musical.
Owners Could Attempt To Take Cowboys From Jerry Jones | Def Pen
Jerry Jones (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Jerry Jones continues to find his way to headlines. After stirring up drama over Rodger Goodell’s contract extension the other owners are preparing for the worst. There has reportedly been small discussion over what the other owners would do if Jerry Jones were to continue to prevent Goodell’s extension. First reported by Mike Florio of PFF, the owners could attempt to force Jones to forfeit the Cowboys and sell from the league.
Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback Joe Haden Suffers Broken Fibula | Def Pen
Joe Haden Credit: AP Photo/Ed Zurga Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden suffered a broken fibula in the teams win over the Colts. Haden went down late in the first quarter and would not return. Head Coach Mike Tomlin reported the extent of the injury after the game, however Tomlin did not provide a time table for how much time Haden would miss. #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says that CB Joe Haden broke his fibula and is out indefinitely. Major hit to the secondary.
REPORT: Rudy Gobert to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Bone Bruise in Right Knee | Def Pen
A bone bruise in the right knee is expected to keep Rudy Gobert out four to six weeks (Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee, reports Shams Charania of The Vertical: Sources: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with a bone bruise in his right knee. Gobert suffered the injury Friday against Miami. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2017
Knicks Waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas to Make Room for Joakim Noah | Def Pen
Mindaugas Kuzminskas has been waived by the New York Knicks (Photo: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) The New York Knicks have waived forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas, the team announced Sunday. From the release: The New York Knickerbockers announced today that the team has waived forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas. Kuzminskas, 6-9, 215-pounds, averaging 6.3 points over 14.9 minutes in 68 games during his rookie season for the Knicks in 2016-17 after signing as an undrafted free agent on Jul.
Lonzo Ball on Becoming Youngest to Record Triple-Double: "I Really Don't Care" | Def Pen
Lonzo Ball is averaging 9.7 points and 7.4 assists per game. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball accomplished something last game against Milwaukee that nobody else in NBA history has ever accomplished: Becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double, five days younger than LeBron James at 20 years and 15 days. He finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. Ball also contributed on the defensive end, recording three steals and four blocks.
Rick Carlisle Chooses Not to Play Nerlens Noel Against Cavs: 'Minutes Have to be Earned' | Def Pen
Mavericks center Nerlens Noel and head coach Rick Carlisle. (LM Otero/Associated Press) It took the Dallas Mavericks and Nerlens Noel’s group two full months to reach agreement on a new contract in free agency, and the first three weeks of the 2017-18 season have been just as rocky for the two sides. Noel has seen games this season where he’s played more than 20 minutes, and games where he’s played less than seven.
Heat’s Dion Waiters to Utah’s Rudy Gobert, ‘Come to me as a man’ | Heat Zone
“Tell him to get out of his feelings.” Waiters way of saying, “Get over it.” Gobert was not happy about a play in the third quarter of Miami’s win at Utah Friday in which Waiters hit the floor for a loose ball and appeared to roll into Gobert’s right knee. He replied to a video of the play that was posted on social media with the snarky comment: ‘Dove for the ball right. …” Gobert will miss four to six weeks with a bone bruise according to the Vertical. Waiters was not happy with the accusation.
Injured Colts QB Andrew Luck Seeks Treatment Oversees | Def Pen
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 08: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the Colts 21-17 win over the Oakland Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 8, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) In 2011, Peyton Manning (then still with the Indianapolis Colts) went to Europe to have a procedure done on his neck. In 2017, Andrew Luck (still with the Colts) will do the same for his injured throwing shoulder.
Another big man battle highlights Heat’s road trip finale at Pistons | Heat Zone
Scouting report: A matchup of two teams trending in the right direction as the Pistons have won four straight and the Heat have prevailed in three of their last four, all on the road. … The Pistons have the eighth stingiest defense, allowing 101.1 ppg, one spot ahead of Miami at 102.3 ppg. Miami’s defensive rating (101.7) is No. 8, four spots ahead of Detroit’s (102.3).
REPORT: D'Angelo Russell to Miss "Several Games" With Left Knee Injury | Def Pen
D’Angelo Russell has suffered a left knee injury (Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America) Brooklyn Nets shooting guard D’Angelo Russell will miss “several games” after injuring left knee, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell is likely to miss several games with a left knee injury, league sources tell ESPN. He will undergo further evaluation. He was hurt in loss to Jazz on Saturday night.
Kyrie Irving Suffers Minor Facial Fracture, Will Wear Fitted Mask | Def Pen
Fans will get masked Kyrie Irving for at least the next couple weeks (Michael Dwyer/AP Photo) Now having reeled off 10 straight wins after dropping their first two contests, the Boston Celtics sit atop the Eastern Conference 12 games into the season. Even without Gordon Hayward, the Celtics have lived up to expectations thanks to the boost they’ve received from their young wings. Now it seems they will have to lean on them heavier than ever before.
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