Cavs rookie G Dion Waiters hasn't played since March 20 because of loose cartilage in his knee.

WSJ: Nets beat Cavs to set franchise mark for road wins

The Cavs were missing rookie guard Dion Waiters, who continues to be sidelined by a left knee injury that may require surgery.

WSJ: Nets beat Cavs to set franchise mark for road wins

Cavaliers teammates Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller also were picked.

WSJ: Irving headlines roster for Rising Stars Challenge

The Cavs were without rookie starters Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller, who were both stricken with a nasty stomach virus over the weekend.

WSJ: Login/Register to set your edition

The Cavs played without rookie guard Dion Waiters, their second-leading scorer.

WSJ: Anthony scores 31 as Knicks top Cavs 101-91

As a freshman, Carter-Williams did not start a single game, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 assists while stuck as Boeheim's fourth choice at guard, behind Scoop Jardine, Brandon Triche and Dion Waiters, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.

WSJ: Michael Carter-Williams does it all for Syracuse