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4mo ago

Heat Weigh Terry Rozier Buyout as Trade Market Stalls

An ongoing federal betting investigation tied to the guard has depressed league interest.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 12: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts to a three point basket late in regulation to tie the game against the Detroit Pistons with Terry Rozier #2 in the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup at Little Caesars Arena on November 12, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson (5) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Miami still hopes to move Terry Rozier, but trade interest is described as scant and no buyout is imminent, per Jake Fischer.
  • Rozier is owed $26.6 million this season, and the unresolved probe has made teams hesitant to absorb his expiring contract.
  • A buyout would require Rozier to forfeit salary, which observers note is unlikely until he has a clear landing spot.
  • Talks with the Wizards on a Rozier-for-Marcus Smart swap ended over draft-capital costs and a lack of organizational consensus in Miami.
  • The Heat cut tax exposure by trading Haywood Highsmith and remain guard-heavy after Rozier’s down year (10.6 ppg, 39.1% FG, 29.5% 3PT), increasing the chance he begins camp on the roster.