Dion Waiters Officially Signs With The Lakers

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The Lakers are fortifying their roster ahead of the playoffs.

This season has been very kind to the Los Angeles Lakers as they are currently first place in the Western Conference and have a real chance at winning the championship. One knock against the team this season has been their supposed lack of depth. Over the last few weeks, the Lakers have tried to change this as they have signed players like Markieff Morris. This past week, the team let JR Smith and Dion Waiters try out for the club and yesterday, they made an official decision. 

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers signed Dion Waiters to a short term deal that will last until the end of the season. In fact, if Waiters doesn't perform up to standard, the Lakers reserve the right to release him at any time. Waiters has had some off the court issues this season and the Lakers are making sure they are protected in case of a disaster.

The Lakers currently boast a record of 47-13 and are four games ahead of the Clippers for first in the Conference. As we head towards the playoffs, players like Waiters will surely be a huge help to a team that needs some extra firepower coming off of the bench. 

What do you think of this move for the Lakers? Let us know in the comments, below.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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