Overview
- Miami waived guard Terry Rozier on Friday, clearing a 15th roster spot before the league’s 5 p.m. ET cutoff and in time to add a player by Sunday’s regular-season finale.
- Rozier has been away since his Oct. 23 arrest in a federal sports‑gambling case, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges, and has a court date set for April 27.
- An independent arbitrator ruled in February that his $26.6 million 2025–26 salary must be paid despite his NBA leave after the league first held the money in escrow.
- Miami acquired Rozier from Charlotte in January 2024 for Kyle Lowry and a protected first‑round pick, and the Hornets later sent a 2026 second‑rounder to settle a dispute over what was disclosed about the probe.
- Once the 48‑hour waiver period ends Sunday, Rozier will be an unrestricted free agent, and the Heat can either convert a two‑way player or sign a free agent to fill their playoff‑eligible spot.