Overview
- Reports from the Miami Herald, confirmed by ESPN, say Miami plans to release Rozier in the coming weeks to create a 15th spot for a postseason addition.
- Rozier has been away from the team since his Oct. 23 arrest in a federal gambling investigation and has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy counts of wire fraud and money laundering.
- Because his deal expires this summer, he must be waived by 5 p.m. on April 9 to clear waivers before the April 12 regular-season finale, enabling the Heat to add a playoff-eligible replacement.
- Miami kept Rozier through the trade deadline to retain his $26.6 million expiring as a salary-matching chip, but now has room below the tax to cut him and either sign a veteran or convert a two-way player.
- An arbitrator ruled Rozier should be paid his $26.6 million this season after it was placed in escrow, and Charlotte agreed to send Miami a 2026 second-round pick to resolve issues tied to the 2024 trade.