Getty Images
The Cleveland Cavaliers employed their fourth-year option on shooting guard Dion Waiters.
The third-year guard from Syracuse averaged 15.9 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and shot 43 percent last season.
You may also likeArticle continues below
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell makes admission amid first conference finals
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen keeps Game 7 dominance alive with 23-point game vs Pistons
Cavs news: Watch Sam Merrill absorb brutal charge from Ausar Thompson
Cavs rumors: Brian Windhorst makes prediction on ‘uncomfortable’ Donovan Mitchell situation before Game 7
This move all but ensures Waiters will be part of the Cavs’ future for the foreseeable future since the Cavs exercised another club option in Waiters’ rookie contract for the 2015 season. Waiters is also eligible for a contract extension after this season.
Waiters is scheduled to make $4 million this season, $5.1 million in 2016 and $6.7 million in 2017.