Ex-Miami Heat player Terry Rozier facing additional bribery charges in sports gambling sting

May 29, 2026 - 02:26

Federal prosecutors have filed additional bribery charges against former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, expanding the scope of an ongoing sports gambling investigation. The new indictment, unsealed this week, accuses Rozier of participating in a scheme to manipulate game outcomes in exchange for financial payoffs.

According to court documents, the charges stem from a broader sting that targeted players and associates involved in illegal betting networks. Rozier, who played for the Heat from 2019 to 2021 before being traded, now faces multiple counts of bribery conspiracy and wire fraud. Prosecutors allege he accepted payments to influence his performance during specific NBA games, allowing co-conspirators to profit from bets placed on those contests.

The case has drawn attention because it involves a former professional athlete accused of directly compromising the integrity of competition. Investigators say they have phone records, financial transactions, and testimony from cooperating witnesses linking Rozier to the scheme. His attorney has not commented on the new charges, but previously denied any wrongdoing.

If convicted, Rozier could face significant prison time and fines. The NBA has not issued a statement, but the league typically bans players found guilty of betting-related misconduct. This case marks one of the highest-profile prosecutions in the recent crackdown on sports gambling corruption.