Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse star Dion Waiters’ most recent suspension was caused, at least in part, by the fact that he called in sick to the Miami Heat and then posted photos of himself on a boat on Instagram, according to multiple media reports.

The connection between the photos and the suspension was first reported by Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports Network, who cited three anonymous sources. It was later confirmed by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, who noted the photos were not the sole reason for the suspension but did play a role in the decision.

Waiters is currently serving a six-game team-issued suspension, the third time this season he’s been suspended by Miami.

The Heat have said the suspension is for "his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination.”

Waiters has had a troubled year from the start, ever since he was passed by Miami’s younger players in the preseason and then complained publicly about it.

Jackson reported that his insubordination over the course of the year includes “complaining on the bench during the preseason finale, refusing to do a required weigh-in and several inappropriate posts on social media.”

Waiters also served a suspension for seven games after reportedly ingesting a THC-infused edible on a team plane and having a poor reaction, an incident he later apologized for.

During that suspension he attended a Syracuse basketball game and spoke with head coach Jim Boeheim.

Jackson reported that Miami wants to move on from Waiters following the drama, although the guard’s contract and behavior seems likely to make finding a team that would take him difficult.

Waiters is making $12.1 million this season and is under contract for $12.6 million next season. Waiters averaged 12 points in 44 games last season. He has had issues with conditioning during his career and has not played a game this season.

Miami has thrived without him. After failing to make the playoffs last season, Miami is currently tied for the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.