NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting

May 29, 2026 - 01:31

Federal prosecutors have brought new bribery charges against former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, accusing him of accepting a substantial payment to leave a game early back in March 2023. The indictment is part of a larger sports gambling sting that has already ensnared several figures in the NBA.

According to court documents, Rozier is alleged to have taken a bribe to deliberately exit a specific game before it ended, a move that would have allowed gamblers to profit from bets placed on his performance. The charges suggest that Rozier's early departure was not due to injury or coaching strategy, but rather a prearranged deal to manipulate the outcome of betting markets.

The case adds to a growing list of scandals involving NBA players and gambling. Rozier, who played for the Miami Heat at the time of the alleged incident, has not yet issued a public statement. His legal team is expected to challenge the charges in court. The investigation remains active, with authorities signaling that more individuals could face charges as the probe widens.