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NBA Rumors: Dion Waiters Had ‘Impressive’ Workout, But Lakers ‘In No Rush’ To Fill Roster Spot

After the Los Angeles Lakers waived Troy Daniels by the March 1 deadline, they have a roster spot available now heading into the 2020 NBA playoffs.

While the Lakers did not immediately sign a player, they have been linked to numerous backcourt players such as Dion Waiters and JR Smith so far.

With Waiters and Smith working out for the Lakers, there are new details with the former, who was recently bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Waiters reportedly had an ‘impressive’ workout and met with head coach Frank Vogel, vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, and the Lakers front office now, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic:

After working out Waiters and Smith now, the Lakers may work out others but are in no rush to sign, according to Tania Ganguli of Los Angeles Times:

The Lakers worked out JR Smith and Dion Waiters on Monday as they began the process to fill their final roster spot, according to sources familiar with the situation.