Terry Rozier Under Federal Investigation for Suspicious Betting Activity

Terry Rozier, currently with the Miami Heat, is under federal investigation for unusual betting activity linked to his performance during a March 23, 2023 game while he was with the Charlotte Hornets. The inquiry, part of a broader probe that led to the lifetime ban of former NBA player Jontay Porter, focuses on suspicious betting patterns after Rozier exited the game early due to a foot injury. Although the NBA conducted its own investigation and found no violations of league rules, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is looking deeper into the matter. Rozier has not been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with a crime. The scrutiny highlights growing concerns about the influence of sports betting on professional basketball, especially following the NBA's increasing partnerships with betting entities. Both the Hornets and the Heat have referred inquiries to the NBA, which continues to cooperate with the federal investigation.