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Heat to Receive 2026 Second-Round Pick From Hornets in Rozier Trade Resolution

The league issued extra compensation over undisclosed integrity flags that predated Miami’s 2024 trade for Rozier.

Overview

  • Charlotte will transfer the more favorable of the Warriors’ or Nuggets’ 2026 second-round picks, according to a league memo and multiple reports.
  • Miami’s original obligation to send Charlotte a first-round pick remains in place, protected in 2027 and unprotected in 2028 if it does not convey.
  • The Heat were not informed of flagged betting activity and the subsequent federal probe at the time of the 2024 deal, according to the Associated Press and USA TODAY.
  • NBA commissioner Adam Silver had labeled the situation unprecedented and pursued relief for Miami after Rozier was placed on leave following his October arrest.
  • Rozier remains on leave under federal indictment after pleading not guilty, and an arbitrator in February restored his $26.6 million salary that had been held in escrow.