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Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA.
It's been a week since the federal government indicted Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as part of a two-pronged gambling investigation.
Suspicious prop bets on Terry Rozier were flagged in 2023. But after an NBA investigation, the guard played until his arrest last week.
Court documents in Florida show Heat G Terry Rozier, recently indicted in gambling probe, was also facing $8 million tax lien in 2023, ESPN reports.
“The IRS filed the $8,218,211 federal income tax lien in Broward County, Florida, where Rozier has a residence, in November 2023,” the article continued. “The lien would have been filed after past due notices were sent to the taxpayer, according to Florida tax attorney Steven N. Klitzner.”
Reportedly, Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups would not receive their salaries while being away from their respective teams.
It’s January of 2024 and Rozier is on a tear for the Hornets. The team is garbage, but he’s essentially the only bright spot — averaging over 23 points per game and shouldering the load in yet another injury-shortened LaMalo Ball year.
With Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier being arrested by the FBI as part of a gambling probe, there are no doubt questions on how this impacts not just his status with the NBA, but also with the team. While the Heat are responding well on the court with the 146-119 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday,
Miami Heat's Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI on gambling and match-fixing charges. Reports revealed an $8.2 million tax lien from 2023, coinciding with alleged match-fixing while with the Charlotte Hornets.
Rozier was arrested in connection with a sports betting ring that involves current and former NBA players trading inside, non-public information generally about injuries and illnesses. That information was allegedly distributed through a network of bettors who placed wagers worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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