Terry Rozier Finally Released by the Miami Heat
The Miami Heat will part ways with Terry Rozier this Friday. The American guard, suspended since October for his alleged involvement in illegal sports betting, will be waived to allow the Heat to sign a player for the playoffs.
Mar 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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A Suspension That Has Lasted Since October
Terry Rozier has been away from the court since his arrest on October 23rd, as part of a large-scale investigation into illegal sports betting. The NBA immediately suspended him for his alleged involvement in these illegal activities, which reportedly date back to his time with the Charlotte Hornets.
The 30-year-old guard pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. His $26.6 million salary, which expires this summer, has been placed in escrow while his case proceeds through the courts.
This waiving will allow the Miami Heat to free up a roster spot to sign a player ahead of the playoffs. A pragmatic decision for a franchise that has been unable to count on Rozier for several months.
A Trade That Sparked Controversy
The Rozier affair also casts a shadow over the trade that brought him to Miami in January 2024. The deal from Charlotte is now under close scrutiny, particularly to determine whether the Heat should have been informed of the NBA and FBI investigations into the alleged conspiracy before the trade was finalized.
To resolve this dispute, the Hornets agreed to send a second-round pick from next June’s draft to the Heat. Miami still owes Charlotte its 2027 first-round pick (lottery-protected, which would become an unprotected 2028 first-round pick if not transferred) as part of that trade.
Commissioner Adam Silver had described the case as an « unprecedented situation » at a press conference during the NBA Cup in Las Vegas in December. A description that perfectly captures the scale of this scandal, which continues to shake the league.
The Miami Heat are waiving guard Terry Rozier today, sources tell ESPN. Rozier had been placed on leave by the NBA since October after federal indictments into sports gambling activity. Miami will open up a roster spot. pic.twitter.com/AV9lRxPLjB
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With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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