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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
ESPN report sheds light on unusual betting activity surrounding Heat's Terry Rozier in 2023 game
As federal prosecutors continue to investigate whether Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme, additional details surrounding the Rozier case have been made public. A report by ESPN on Friday shed light on the unusual wagering activity under scrutiny, noting that 'a professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game.' 'On the morning of March 23, 2023, a bettor at a sportsbook in Biloxi, Mississippi, placed $13,759 in bets on the unders on Rozier's statistics in a game that night between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans,' according to the documents, which ESPN acquired through an open records request. All 30 bets won, after Rozier, an eight-year veteran with the Hornets at the time, exited 10 minutes into the game, citing a foot issue. 'The bettor in Biloxi placed the bets at Harrah's Gulf Coast on the under on Rozier's points, rebounds and assists, according to a list of wagers included in the documents. The largest bet, a $2,700 wager on under 5.5 rebounds for Rozier, was made over the counter, using a casino player's card. The other 29 bets were placed on a self-serve betting kiosk, a few hundred dollars at a time, beginning at 9:37 a.m., before the sportsbook counter was open, according to the records. 'Harrah's Gulf Coast [Caesars] initially refused to pay the gambler's winning tickets, citing a house rule on 'rigging' and suspicion of 'inside information,'' according to emails from the sportsbook to regulators obtained by ESPN. The casino asked the Mississippi Gaming Commission for permission to void the bets entirely. 'A week later, on April 12, a Caesars representative informed the commission in an email that it was settling the wagers on Rozier. The bettor won a net $13,017.70.' 'Sources told ESPN that multiple sportsbooks in New Orleans also received heavier-than-expected action on the under on Rozier props, starting in the morning and lasting until mid-afternoon. At 2:24 p.m. the day of the game, U.S. Integrity sent a nationwide alert about 'Suspicious Wagering Terry Rozier NBA Player Props,' according to documents ESPN obtained through another open records request. 'Most prominent sportsbooks halted betting on Rozier props within an hour of the U.S. Integrity alert, according to an archived odds feed from betting analytics site The game being looked at by federal investigators came on March 23, 2023, when Rozier was a member of the Charlotte Hornets. Rozier totaled five points on 2-of-4 shooting from the field and 1-of-3 shooting on threes, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 9:34 before leaving the Hornets' loss to the Pelicans early with a foot injury despite not being listed on the injury report prior to that March 2023 contest. He didn't play again that season. Rozier hasn't yet been charged with a crime or accused of wrongdoing. The NBA already conducted an investigation and did not find a violation of NBA rules. The Heat declined to comment Friday regarding the latest details on the unusual betting activity surrounding Rozier in that March 23, 2023 game. In addition, a representative for Rozier was unable to be reached for comment. 'In March 2023, the NBA was alerted to unusual betting activity related to Terry Rozier's performance in a game between Charlotte and New Orleans,' NBA spokesman Mike Bass said when the federal investigation into Rozier was made public in late January. 'The league conducted an investigation and did not find a violation of NBA rules. We are now aware of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York related to this matter and have been cooperating with that investigation.' Rozier's attorney, Jim Trusty, told ESPN that 'while the federal probe remains ongoing, his client is not a target of the investigation.' 'It's unfortunate that he's a big name in sports and is having to endure all this,' Trusty said ESPN. 'My hope and expectation is that at some point that they'll be done with their investigation and will be professional enough to let us know that it's 100% over and that they reached the same conclusion that was reached in 2023.' The investigation into Rozier is part of a larger government probe that led to a criminal charge and lifetime ban from the NBA for former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter. ESPN reported last month that federal authorities are also investigating guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets. Beasley spent last season with the Detroit Pistons and is a free agent this offseason. Rozier, 31, is on an expiring contract this upcoming season, with $24.9 million of his $26.6 million salary for next season already guaranteed. Unlike team-issued suspensions that don't translate into salary-cap relief, an NBA suspension of Rozier would give the Heat salary-cap and luxury-tax relief (but not relief toward the aprons) of 50% of the salary lost during a suspension. Being expelled from the NBA would completely remove Rozier's salary from the Heat's payroll. Rozier averaged 10.6 points per game on 39.1% shooting from the field and 29.5% shooting from three-point range in 64 appearances last regular season with the Heat for one of the worst years of his NBA career. That's the fewest points he has averaged and the worst field-goal percentage he has recorded in a season since his fourth NBA season in 2018-19, with Rozier's three-point percentage his worst for a season since his rookie year in 2015-16. The Heat traded Kyle Lowry's $29.7 million expiring contract and a first-round pick to the Hornets to land Rozier in the middle of the 2023-24 season.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Terry Rozier's NBA gambling investigation is getting messy
There are multiple concerning gambling scandals surrounding the NBA right now, and one of them reportedly involves Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Earlier this year in January, NBA fans learned that Rozier was facing federal investigation for allegedly manipulating his performance as part of a broader sports betting scheme. It would be a nightmare for the basketball world if Rozier was found guilty, especially following the lifetime ban issued to former NBA big man Jontay Porter. Last month in June, meanwhile, another player was put under investigation: Malik Beasley. His lowlights went viral after the allegations emerged. At the same time, however, Shams Charania conveniently reported on The Pat McAfee Show that Rozier was "cleared" (via ESPN): "Terry Rozier, as of right now, has been cleared. I mean, he finished the season with Miami. There's really nothing really active as of right now with him ... NBA spokesman Mike Bass did give a statement to me yesterday. He said that the league is cooperating with the federal prosecutors ... This is a federal matter now. This is in the hands of the court." As it turns out, though, it's possible there are some crucial details missing here. More: Terry Rozier's sports betting allegations: Everything we know about the investigation so far During a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out released on Tuesday, fans heard a conflicting report about Rozier (via YouTube): "And what I'm told is contrary to Shams Charania's reporting, is that Terry Rozier has not been cleared of any wrongdoing, only that his name came up in the existing federal investigation. And this relates directly to why Moose is this character that we're focusing on, because Freemoose_NBA speaks to the federal investigation, which clearly is also still ongoing." NBA insider Chris Haynes echoed the report from Torre: More: The NBA doesn't actually have a gambling problem... yet Barry Jackson attempted to summarize exactly what happened: "Shams said something not totally clear a month ago that led some people to believe he was reporting that a federal investigation of Terry Rozier involving gambling had stopped and the matter was closed. Pablo Torre reports this week that the federal investigation of Rozier remains ongoing and he has not been cleared. There have no charges filed against Rozier at this time, and a previous NBA investigation uncovered no wrongdoing by the Heat point guard." So of right now, it remains confusing for those trying to follow whether or not Rozier is or is not actually under investigation — or whether he was cleared by the NBA, the FBI, both, or neither. Hopefully, basketball fans can soon get a straightforward explanation of what actually happened in this incredibly serious matter.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Officers run 20 miles across Gwinnett in support of Special Olympics athletes
Dozens of law enforcement officers ran 20 miles across Gwinnett County on Thursday to show their support for athletes competing in this weekend's Special Olympics Georgia Summer Games. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run began at 10 a.m. in Suwanee and ended around 2:30 p.m. in Loganville. Advertisement Officers from the Gwinnett County Police Department, Norcross police, and Gwinnett School police took part, running through communities along a route that stretched from the Forsyth County line to the Walton County border. Gwinnett County Police Assistant Chief Jason Rozier helped lead the run. His connection to Special Olympics is personal because his son has Down syndrome, and he's been involved with the organization since his son was born 15 years ago. TRENDING STORIES: 'When I started in Special Olympics, I was like the only guy in the department,' Rozier said. 'We have 55 to 60 officers out here today running just for Gwinnett.' Advertisement The event was timed to bring awareness to the Summer Games, which begin Friday at Emory University and will feature nearly 18,000 athletes from across the state. 'What we wanted to do was time the run so it brought the most attention to and most awareness for the athletes that will be competing this weekend,' Rozier said. The route was divided into segments, with support buses available for runners along the way. Each $108 raised through the Torch Run or through various fundraisers helps send one athlete to the games. Rozier said the run isn't about the distance; it's about standing up for people who overcome challenges every day. Advertisement 'We're trying to give a voice to those who may not have a voice,' he said. Officers said they plan to return next year and hope even more agencies join them on the course.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Heat's Rozier ruled out for Game 2 vs. Cavs: ‘I'm super frustrated'
CLEVELAND — Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was on crutches and in a walking boot Tuesday, declared out for Wednesday night's Game 2 with the sprained left ankle suffered during Monday's optional practice. 'I just went to attack the basket and Niko (Nikola Jovic) tried to block it and I just came down wrong, sprained my ankle,' Rozier said. Advertisement As it is, Rozier has been out of the rotation. 'I'm super frustrated,' Rozier said of adding the injury to the mix. 'But God always has his plans, works in mysterious ways. So it's just staying with it and I still get to watch my guys hoop. So that's the most important thing to me.' Rozier said there was no need for an MRI. 'It's day to day,' he said. 'It's already getting better, so hopefully it continues to get better.' Other than veteran big man Kevin Love, who is away from the team due to personal reasons, the remainder of the Heat playoff roster is available for Game 2 in Cleveland. Game 3 is at 1 p.m. Saturday in the first of two at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Heat to be Without Two Players For Game 2 vs Cavaliers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are facing off in Game 2 of the one versus eight matchup in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST. Entering the game, the Cavaliers are completely healthy, but the Heat have a decent number of players on the injury report. Of those players, most are available, but two specifically are out. More NBA news: Former NBA First Round Pick Announces Sudden Retirement From Basketball Veteran Kevin Love is out due to personal reasons, while Terry Rozier is out with a left ankle sprain. Neither played in Game 1 of the series, and during the regular season, both had minimal production. Rozier finished the regular season with a stat line of 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in 64 games, which he only started 23 of. Love at 36 years old finished the season with 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and one assist per game in 23 games, which he started nine of. Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring over Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of game one of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring over Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of game one of the first round of the Eastern Conference is the bigger loss, as he played 25.9 minutes per game during the regular season. However, Davion Mitchell picked up a good amount of the point guard slack, finishing Game 1 with 18 points, four rebounds, and nine assists. While the Heat need all the help they can get to take down the 64-18 Cavaliers, at least they have enough depth to overcome a few small injuries to role players. It is uncertain when either player will return. Rozier was originally listed as questionable, which could mean he will return soon, but he may not get the chance to return if the Cavaliers go on to sweep the series, a possibility after a dominant Game 1 victory. It is also unclear when Love will return. He has been out since March, and it is unknown when his personal reasons for being out will clear up. On the injury report, the Heat also has Alec Burks, Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson, and Duncan Robinson listed with injuries, but all are available. While it was unlikely the Heat would win the series anyway, it is certainly unfortunate for them that there is a huge discrepancy in health between the two teams. More NBA news: NBA Reacts to Warriors HC Steve Kerr's Historical Milestone Beyond the Cavaliers having everyone available, they don't even have a single player on the injury report who was at risk of missing out. The Heat has a total of seven, emphasizing the vast difference in overall play between these two teams. For the Heat's sake, they need to get healthy sooner rather than later if they want any chance to topple the top-seeded Cavs. For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
