Heat reportedly waive Terry Rozier with guard still on leave following FBI arrest for alleged illegal gambling

Q: Why was Terry Rozier placed on leave by the NBA?

Terry Rozier was placed on leave by the NBA following his arrest by the FBI in connection with an alleged illegal gambling scandal.

Q: What are the implications of the Miami Heat waiving Terry Rozier?

Waiving Terry Rozier allows the Miami Heat to free up roster space and salary cap flexibility, especially as he has not played this season due to his legal issues.

Heat reportedly waive Terry Rozier with guard still on leave following FBI arrest for alleged illegal gambling

The Miami Heat are reportedly parting ways with guard Terry Rozier. The team is expected to release Rozier on Friday, hours before the deadline to waive a player on an expiring contract, per ESPN.

Rozier, 32, has not played for the team this season after he was placed on leave by the NBA after he was arrested by the FBI as part of an alleged illegal-gambling scandal.

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