Rozier was arrested in October 2025 as part of a sprawling federal probe that charged more than 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups .
Prosecutors allege Rozier conspired with professional gamblers to help them win prop bets based on his statistical performance in a March 23, 2023 game while playing for the Charlotte Hornets .
The specifics are damning: Rozier allegedly told associates he would exit the game early with a supposed injury, allowing them to bet the “under” on his prop totals.
Initially, the NBA placed Rozier on indefinite unpaid leave, with his $26.6 million salary held in escrow . But in a significant victory for the player.
Under the CBA, players can only be placed on unpaid leave in cases of domestic abuse or child abuse not gambling allegations . The National Basketball Players Association celebrated the ruling.
Despite winning back his salary, Rozier remains away from the Heat while his case works through the courts. His $26.6 million expiring contract has sat on Miami’s books all season, limiting the team’s flexibility .
Jackson added that waiving Rozier would allow Miami to sign a developmental player to a multi-year contract or add a veteran replacement, especially if they lose multiple players at the same position.
The Heat kept Rozier through the February 5 trade deadline but found no takers . His contract remains valuable only as an expiring ledger item, but with no trade partner,
When a fan account paired Powell’s photo with Rozier’s, the Heat guard broke his social media silence to respond: “Never put a bih court side ..and I damn sure never gave HER tickets” .
Fans piled on, with one commenting: “You got way bigger problems than this, brother” . Another added: “Too busy betting your unders to worry about a bch”** .
Rozier is due back in court in March . His lawyers have filed a motion to have the charges dismissed, arguing government overreach . The trial date remains uncertain.