Overview
- Commissioner Adam Silver called the situation unprecedented and said the league will seek “satisfactory relief” for Miami, while cautioning there is no obvious solution or timeline.
- Rozier remains on unpaid leave, yet his $26.6 million—about 17% of the Heat’s cap—continues to count, with paychecks routed to an interest‑bearing escrow account.
- A scheduled NBA–NBPA hearing will determine whether the league can continue diverting his 2025–26 salary into that escrow arrangement.
- The Heat still owe Charlotte a protected 2027 first (or 2028 unprotected), tightening roster options near the Feb. 5 trade deadline and with his contract’s Jan. 7 guarantee date approaching.
- Rozier pleaded not guilty, is free on $3 million bond, has a March court date, and prosecutors have flagged a potential conflict over him covering co‑defendant De’Niro Laster’s legal fees.