When the Miami Heat traded for Terry Rozier III from the Charlotte Hornets in 2024, they did so without any awareness that Rozier had been investigated for irregularities tied to suspicious prop bets. That information was not disclosed to them during the trade process.
As part of that deal, Miami still owes Charlotte a lottery-protected 2027 first-round pick. If that pick does not convey in 2027, it automatically rolls over and becomes an unprotected first-round pick in 2028, meaning the stakes of the transaction remain significant for the Heat.
There is a possibility that Miami could file a grievance over the nondisclosure of the league’s investigation. However, such an action is not expected to succeed.
The rules governing trade-call requirements do not include investigations by the league as information that must be shared, making it unlikely the Heat would win any challenge on those grounds.
Complicating matters further is the uncertainty surrounding whether Miami would even be permitted to trade Rozier this season. He is currently away from the team as his legal situation involving a gambling-related arrest continues to unfold.
Rozier is on an expiring $26.6 million contract, a sizable salary slot that could potentially help the Heat acquire reinforcements – if he becomes eligible to be included in a deal.
Heat Could File Grievance Over Terry Rozier Trade; Unclear If Miami Can Trade Rozier https://t.co/TQFlPIwGhR
— RealGM (@RealGM) December 8, 2025
