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Heat Weigh Waiving Terry Rozier Before Camp as Trade, Buyout Paths Stall

A federal betting investigation has depressed his market, leaving Miami to consider eating $26.6 million in dead money.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Tre Jones #30 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket past Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on March 08, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Feb 7, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) dribbles up court during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ClutchPoints reports Miami is seriously considering cutting ties with Rozier before training camp after internal discussions produced no workable trade.
  • Sources say Rozier has rejected a buyout, making a straight waiver the only practical route and turning his expiring $26.6 million into dead money.
  • Rozier remains the subject of an active federal probe into unusual betting patterns linked to a 2023 game, though the NBA previously said its review found no league-rule violation.
  • His production and role have declined since the 2024 trade from Charlotte, and he fell out of Erik Spoelstra’s rotation last season.
  • With Tyler Herro expected to miss roughly eight weeks, a Rozier exit would open minutes for Davion Mitchell, Dru Smith and first-round pick Kasparus Jakucionis.