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An arbitrator ruled Terry Rozier violated his pretrial release terms, potentially wiping out most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season and complicating his free-agent prospects, as prosecutors add a bribery charge to the case.
An arbitrator ruled that Terry Rozier breached his Miami Heat contract by failing to comply with pretrial release conditions tied to a gambling case, ordering him to forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season. The ruling follows a prior decision that the Heat could not place him on unpaid leave, but Rozier’s no-contact restrictions and other release conditions were found to constitute a breach, triggering the forfeiture. Rozier has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges, with prosecutors adding sports bribery and honest-services fraud, and he is set for arraignment as the case moves forward.
Federal prosecutors added bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy charges to the case against former NBA player Terry Rozier, accusing him of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to influence a game. Rozier’s lawyers say the new charges reflect shifting theories, and note a Supreme Court ruling that could affect the fraud counts, underscoring the ongoing fallout of gambling-related investigations in the era of legalized sports betting.
NBA guard Terry Rozier was indicted in Brooklyn on two new federal felony counts—sports bribery and honest services fraud—allegedly accepting about $100,000 to bench himself in a 2023 Hornets game as part of a gambling scheme; he has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors say he conspired with gamblers to share non-public information. Co-defendants have pleaded guilty, including Damon Jones; Rozier remains under contract with the Heat through June 30.
Federal prosecutors charged Terry Rozier with taking about $100,000 from gamblers to leave a March 23, 2023 Hornets game early, part of a broader betting scheme. The indictment alleges Rozier told an associate he would exit early to help bettors, who relayed the plan to others; one conspirator has pleaded guilty and identified Rozier, though his attorney denies the allegations. Rozier now faces additional counts of sports bribery and honest-services fraud alongside existing wire-fraud charges.
Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal gambling case, admitting he provided non-public NBA information to bettors and helped recruit participants for rigged poker games; prosecutors say the inquiry also involves Terry Rozier, who is facing possible new charges, with Jones's sentencing scheduled for January while Rozier's case proceeds.
Federal prosecutors plan to file a superseding indictment against Terry Rozier, accusing him of soliciting and accepting a bribe in a sprawling sports-gambling case tied to non-public NBA information, with new charges of sports bribery and honest-services fraud; this would add to two existing wire-fraud counts, and prosecutors expect to present the charges to a grand jury by mid-May, while Rozier remains on leave and has a June 10 status hearing.
Federal prosecutors say Terry Rozier solicited and accepted bribes in an alleged basketball gambling scheme; a superseding indictment with charges of sports bribery and honest-services fraud is expected to be filed in mid-May, adding to Rozier's existing wire-fraud charges from last October, with the NBA identified as a potential victim.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is seeking to dismiss federal gambling charges by arguing that the law he allegedly violated does not apply to his actions, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the scope of federal fraud laws related to inside information and betting.
Terry Rozier's lawyer claims he is unfairly targeted in a gambling investigation, emphasizing Rozier's innocence and lack of evidence, and expressing concern over the prosecution's approach. The case remains ongoing and will be decided in court.
The NBA placed Miami Heat player Terry Rozier on unpaid leave amid an alleged gambling scandal involving illegal sports betting and mafia-linked poker schemes, with the players union criticizing the decision as unfair and contrary to the presumption of innocence. Rozier's salary is held in escrow as legal proceedings continue, and the league emphasizes its commitment to integrity.
Following a gambling scandal and criminal charges, the NBA has placed Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier's salary in an interest-bearing escrow account pending his legal resolution, despite initial reports he would be paid; the NBA Players Association plans to challenge this decision.
NBA guard Terry Rozier is on unpaid administrative leave due to a federal gambling investigation, with the NBA Players Association planning to appeal the decision, arguing it violates the presumption of innocence and the collective bargaining agreement.
Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups are not being paid while on leave due to federal charges related to illegal betting, with Rozier's salary held in escrow pending case outcomes. The NBA and NBPA are contesting the decision, and Rozier's legal team claims he is innocent and that the charges are exaggerated.
NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier have had their salaries withheld following their arrests related to gambling cases, with both facing serious charges involving illegal betting activities and conspiracy, prompting investigations and team suspensions.