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Heat Receive 2nd-Round Pick From Hornets in Terry Rozier Trade Dispute
The pick will be the more favorable of either Golden State's or Denver's 2nd-round selections.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Miami Heat are receiving a second-round pick in this year's draft from the Charlotte Hornets, which becomes additional compensation to settle a dispute surrounding the trade that sent Terry Rozier from the Hornets to the Heat two years ago. The agreement was struck by the teams amid discussions regarding the circumstances surrounding Rozier's trade and his ongoing issues related to a federal gambling investigation.
Why it matters
The Rozier trade has become an 'unprecedented situation' for the NBA, with the league working to find 'satisfactory relief' for the Heat after details of a federal investigation into Rozier's conduct were not disclosed at the time of the trade.
The details
The Heat acquired Rozier from the Hornets in January 2024 in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round draft pick. However, Rozier has been away from the Heat since the start of this season after being arrested and charged with assisting bettors by releasing information about his playing status. The NBA was aware of unusual prop bet activity surrounding one of Rozier's games with the Hornets in March 2023, but a league probe at the time found no reason to keep him from playing.
- The Heat acquired Rozier from the Hornets on January 23, 2024.
- Rozier has been away from the Heat since the day following its season-opening game in Orlando in October 2026, after he was arrested by federal officials.
- In March 2023, the NBA was aware of unusual prop bet activity surrounding one of Rozier's games with the Hornets.
The players
Terry Rozier
A professional basketball player who was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Miami Heat in 2024. Rozier is currently in the final year of his Heat contract and has been away from the team since the start of this season after being arrested and charged with assisting bettors by releasing information about his playing status.
Kyle Lowry
A professional basketball player who was traded from the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets in 2024 as part of the deal that sent Terry Rozier to the Heat.
What they’re saying
“We must try to work something through, work this out with them.”
— Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner (nba.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Terry Rozier out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complex issues surrounding player conduct, federal investigations, and the NBA's efforts to maintain the integrity of the game, as the league works to find a resolution that provides 'satisfactory relief' for the Heat in the unprecedented situation surrounding the Rozier trade.
