Terry Rozier Wins $26.6M Salary Dispute Amid Gambling Charges; Trade Impact

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier won his salary dispute with the NBA, with an arbitrator ruling he must receive his $26.6 million salary for the season despite facing federal gambling-related charges. The ruling, which states players can't be put on leave for such cases, resolves financial uncertainty and could significantly impact the Heat's trade deadline options. Rozier, who pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, is accused of manipulating a game performance in March 2023 while with the Hornets. He has not played this season, but the Heat still aim to trade him.