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Heat’s Terry Rozier Buyout Talks Stall as Team Weighs Waiver Before Guarantee Deadline

An unresolved federal gambling probe tied to 2023 betting alerts has dampened outside interest in the veteran guard.

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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
Miami Heat Have Discussed Buying Out Terry Rozier's Contract

Overview

  • Rozier remains on Miami’s books for one season at $26.6 million, with $24.9 million guaranteed, per the latest reporting.
  • The Heat could create luxury-tax room by waiving Rozier before Jan. 10, though an in-season injury would fully guarantee his salary.
  • League officials say a 2023 internal review found no NBA rule violations, and the NBA is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
  • ESPN detailed suspicious betting on March 23, 2023, including 30 winning prop wagers on Rozier unders placed within 46 minutes, with alerts from multiple sportsbooks in Louisiana and Mississippi.
  • Miami considered but ruled out stretching Rozier’s salary, which would have spread his cap hit over multiple years.