Terry Rozier must forfeit most of his $26 million NBA salary, arbitrator rules

The arbitrator decided last month that Rozier, who has pleaded not guilty in a sports gambling investigation, breached his obligations to play for the Miami Heat.

NBA free agent Terry Rozier violated his contract with the Miami Heat, an arbitrator has ruled, meaning he must forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season in connection with his alleged role in a sprawling sports gambling scheme.

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The arbitrator decided in late May that Rozier, who has pleaded not guilty to the gambling scheme allegations, breached his obligations to play for the Heat, finding that the conditions of his pretrial release in the criminal case effectively rendered him in violation of the agreement, according to details included in a Wednesday motion seeking to change the release conditions.

Rozier’s conditions of release prohibited him from contacting any team members of the Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, including players, coaches and medical staff members. The court also imposed travel restrictions.