Miami Heat Waive Terry Rozier Before Play-In

The Miami Heat waived guard Terry Rozier on Friday, a procedural move that opens a roster spot for the team ahead of the NBA play-in tournament next week. The decision, made before the league's 5 p.m. EDT deadline for waiving players on expiring contracts, allows Miami to add depth without exceeding the luxury tax threshold as the regular season concludes Sunday.

Rozier, a 10-year NBA veteran, has not played for the Heat this season following his arrest on October 23 by federal authorities at the team's hotel in Orlando, the day after Miami's season opener. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering related to an alleged illegal gambling operation during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. Prosecutors claim Rozier provided inside information to associates about intending to exit a March 23, 2023, game against the New Orleans Pelicans early due to foot pain, enabling bets on his performance unders. He played just nine minutes that night, recording five points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal before leaving. Rozier pleaded not guilty to the charges during a December arraignment in Brooklyn's U.S. District Court and was...