Rozier Wins Salary Dispute: NBA Player Terry Rozier Prevails in Arbitration Case Over Gambling Indictment
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier recently won a salary dispute with the NBA following a federal indictment in a gambling investigation. An arbitrator ruled in Rozier's favor, stating that players cannot be placed on unpaid leave unless in cases of domestic abuse or child abuse. As a result, Rozier's salary, which had been held in escrow since December, will now be released. The dispute arose after Rozier was arrested and indicted in October as part of a federal gambling investigation that also involved Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups. The National Basketball Players Association appealed the decision to withhold Rozier's salary, which amounts to approximately $26.6 million for the 2025-26 season. Rozier has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges of wire fraud and money laundering, with his attorneys arguing for a dismissal of the case due to government overreach. The government's response to this motion is pending.