He Miami Heat has made a forceful decision: he will officially fire the point guard Terry Rozier this Friday, in the midst of the legal scandal that has marked his season.
Rozier has not played a game in the current campaign after the NBA placed him on leave in October after being arrested for his alleged involvement in an illegal gambling scheme.
Legal problems that marked his departure
The 32-year-old faces federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering, although he has pleaded not guilty. The judicial situation ended up breaking his bond with the Miami franchise, which chose to release his token in the final stretch of the season.
Rozier was in the final year of his contract, having joined the team in January 2024 from the Charlotte Hornets.
Sports impact and movement of the Heat
During his time with the Heat, Rozier played 95 games, averaging 12.5 points and 3.3 assists per game. However, his absence this year forced the team to readjust its rotation at a key time.
With this decision, Miami frees up space on its roster just as it prepares to compete in the play-in, which will allow it to incorporate a new player for the final stretch of the season.
The franchise thus seeks to leave the controversy behind and focus on sports, in the midst of the fight to stay alive in the postseason.
