NBA Gambling Suspect Terry Rozier Avoids Questions as He Steps Out of Court After Pleading Not Guilty

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty in federal court on Monday to accusations tied to an ongoing gambling case. After his hearing, Rozier walked past reporters without taking any questions.

In a clip posted on Instagram, Rozier appeared to be swarmed by the media after appearing at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

He was escorted through the crowd alongside his mother and lawyer, as the media fired off multiple questions at him.

"Terry anything to say?" a reporter questioned. "Are you going to get vindicated?"

"Did you purposely play differently in games?" another added.

Rozier, dressed in a grey suit and white shirt, stayed quiet as he made his way to a waiting car, ignoring another reporter who tried to draw a response with an on-court question.

"Anything to say about the Heat this season?" the reporter queried.

Rozier pleaded not guilty on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation involving sports betting. The former Hornets guard’s case began on Oct. 23, when officials accused him of adjusting his play to influence wagers.

After his appearance at the District Court in New York, Rozier then attended a pretrial session in Brooklyn. He was later released on a $3 million bond as the legal process continues.

Terry Rozier’s situation is tied to the same case involving Chauncey Billups. Billups went before the federal court back in November and, just as Rozier did, maintained his innocence.

With the matter still unfolding, the NBA has placed both Rozier and Billups on unpaid leave for the time being.

The Miami Heat could trade Terry Rozier despite the ongoing investigation but will need credible offers

Terry Rozier’s stint with the Miami Heat has been overshadowed by controversy. Expected to anchor Miami’s backcourt, the guard has missed a significant number of games due to his alleged involvement in a gambling scandal.

Now in the final year of his four-year, $96.26 million contract, he is being viewed as a potential trade asset by the Heat. However, according to Jake Fischer, the league would approve a trade for Rozier only if Miami receives credible offers.

"Miami would need to first agree to a trade in principle that includes Rozier’s outgoing salary just to generate an official ruling from the NBA about whether the trade is legal or not," Fischer reported.

With Rozier set to earn $26.6 million in the 2025–26 season, the Heat could move his contract to open significant cap space ahead of the league’s Jan. 7 guarantee date for all NBA contracts.