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NBA Free Agency: 5 potential destinations for Dion Waiters

By Akash Anavarathan

Mar 12, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) reacts after Miami scores a basket against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) reacts after Miami scores a basket against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with fans and guard T.J. McConnell (1) as time winds down on a victory against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 94-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with fans and guard T.J. McConnell (1) as time winds down on a victory against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 94-89. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Philadelphia 76ers

I’m coming home, tell the world I’m coming home. That’s what Dion Waiters would be singing as he arrives at Philly if he chooses to sign with the 76ers. Surprisingly, the deal might actually work out for both sides. The 76ers are finally enjoying the fruit of all of their tanking, as Joel Embiid looks like a superstar in the making. They’ll have point guard Ben Simmons making his rookie debut and a lot of other solid players.

Adding Dion Waiters, believe it or not, they would get a veteran presence and a consistent scoring threat, aside from Embiid. The 76ers could also use some three-point shooting in their arsenal next year, as they ranked 23rd in the NBA. They also ranked 27th in shooting from the field. They had the same issues that Chicago faced during the season as well.

Like it was mentioned before, Waiters has consistently improved his shooting during his five seasons in the NBA. They’ll definitely have the salary cap space to spend on Waiters and should be one of the front-runners for his services.

Not to forget, the 76ers also have the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft. If they can add a top player that way, along with Waiters, they can be formidable heading into next season.

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