Terry Rozier Looper Goes Viral After FBI Gambling Arrest
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was recently arrested as part of an ongoing federal investigation into illegal NBA gambling. He was taken into custody around 6 a.m. Thursday after a New York grand jury indicted the 31-year-old on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Now, a shocking blooper reel making the rounds on social media has raised further concerns. In the published clip on Instagram by NBAmemes, Rozier can be seen making a series of fouls in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
These include multiple missed shots and simple gifts that the video actually suggests could be related to the scandal. Regardless, the arrest itself is not linked to any specific allegations of stage-setting.
Instead, prosecutors allege that Rozier shared inside information before the Hornets-Pelicans game on March 23, 2023, telling a contact he would leave in the first quarter with an alleged injury even though he was not on the injury report. Investigators say the tip was resold to another bettor and caused more than $200,000 in “under” bets on Rozier’s points, assists and 3-pointers.
Rozier played more than nine minutes that night, exited with an injury, finished below his listed props, and he did not appear again for Charlotte that season, according to The Guardian. The indictment alleges that the middleman later picked up his share in Philadelphia, then drove to Rosie’s home in Charlotte and counted the winnings with him in the early hours of April 1, 2023.
Federal authorities characterized Rozier’s conduct as part of a larger illegal betting scheme that also led to his arrest Portland coach Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones. The league previously investigated unusual betting activity related to Rozier’s March 2023 game and announced in January 2024 that it “found no violation of NBA rules.”
As things stand, it is unlikely that Rozier will be cleared to play in the NBA anytime soon, let alone this season.
2025-10-24 13:52:00
