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Heat to Withhold Terry Rozier’s Pay as Lawyer Disputes Reported $8 Million IRS Lien

Prosecutors allege Rozier shared non‑public availability information tied to a 2023 game to benefit prop bets, a case unfolding as records show a contested IRS lien.

Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) handles the ball during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups leaves the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse after a hearing following his arrest on federal gambling charges in Portland, Oregon, U.S., October 23, 2025. REUTERS/John Rudoff/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Heat will not pay Rozier while he is on leave, with his roughly $26.6 million salary to be held in escrow pending the outcome of the criminal case.
  • Rozier’s attorney says a 2023 lien tied to his 2021 taxes was satisfied and reflected about $9,000 owed, though Broward County records still show an $8,218,211 lien with no release on file.
  • The indictment alleges Rozier told associate Deniro Laster before a March 23, 2023 Hornets–Pelicans game that he would exit early, enabling more than $200,000 in bets on his statistical unders.
  • The NBA has placed Rozier on leave and sent teams a memo as it reviews injury reporting and the integrity risks posed by individual prop bets.
  • Authorities say the case is part of two related probes charging 34 defendants, including Chauncey Billups and former player-coach Damon Jones, with gambling-related offenses.