Miami Heat Waive Terry Rozier Amid Gambling Probe

Rozier has been on leave since October due to federal indictments into sports gambling activity.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:09pm

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The Miami Heat have decided to waive guard Terry Rozier, who has not played this season due to an ongoing federal investigation into alleged sports gambling activity. Rozier was arrested by the FBI in October, derailing any hope of him playing this season. The Heat's decision to waive Rozier allows them to open up a roster spot as they prepare for the NBA play-in tournament.

Why it matters

Rozier's complicated status has been an issue for the Heat all season, as they were unclear on his contract situation and unable to include him in any trades. The Heat's decision to waive him now provides clarity and opens up a roster spot they can use to bolster their playoff push.

The details

Rozier was placed on leave by the NBA in October after federal indictments into sports gambling activity. He has plead not guilty to conspiracy charges of wire fraud and money laundering, but his legal troubles appear far from over. The Heat decided to cut ties with Rozier now rather than wait for the outcome of the federal case.

  • Rozier was arrested by the FBI in October 2025.
  • Rozier won an appeal last month to have his salary paid, after the NBA initially agreed to put his salary in escrow.
  • The Heat have decided to waive Rozier on April 10, 2026.

The players

Terry Rozier

A guard for the Miami Heat who has been on leave since October 2025 due to a federal investigation into alleged sports gambling activity.

Miami Heat

The NBA team that has decided to waive Terry Rozier, opening up a roster spot as they prepare for the play-in tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The Miami Heat are waiving guard Terry Rozier today, sources tell ESPN. Rozier had been placed on leave by the NBA since October after federal indictments into sports gambling activity. Miami will open up a roster spot.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Heat will look to sign a new player before the end of the regular season to fill the roster spot opened up by waiving Rozier.

The takeaway

Rozier's legal troubles and the ongoing federal investigation have made his future in the NBA highly uncertain. The Heat's decision to waive him now provides them with roster flexibility as they prepare for the play-in tournament, but also highlights the challenges teams face when dealing with players facing serious off-court issues.