Investigation Surrounding Terry Rozier's Performance
Terry Rozier, currently a guard for the Miami Heat, is being investigated by federal authorities for potential performance manipulation in a 2023 NBA game linked to illegal sports gambling, as confirmed by NBA spokesperson Mike Bass. This inquiry follows an incident on March 23, 2023, when Rozier, then with the Charlotte Hornets, played only 9 minutes and scored 5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, a significant drop from his season averages. Initially, his early exit was attributed to a sore foot, and he did not participate in the remaining games that season.
The NBA had previously looked into unusual betting patterns associated with Rozier's performance but found no rule violations. However, the U.S. Attorney's Office is now actively investigating the matter. Rozier's case marks him as the second NBA player under federal scrutiny for possible betting-related manipulation, following Jontay Porter. The investigations raise concerns about the integrity of the game and the influence of gambling in the NBA.
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