Bad Night for Terry Rozier
Critics Harshly Roast Terry Rozier Following Poor Performance, Implicate Conspiracy in His Playoff Slump
Something's up with Miami Heat's Terry Rozier, and fans can't help but joke about the whispers of him fixing games for betting purposes. His performance on Wednesday night was far from stellar, with a measly 12 points, one rebound, and just two assists. But dig deeper, and you'll find that his shooting was atrocious – making only three out of 14 attempts, including one of eight from 3-point range, plus four turnovers.
But it's not just the numbers that have fans raising eyebrows. It's how Rozier played that has them talking. Some shots were hideous, and the turnovers were downright egregious. And let's not forget the ongoing federal investigation into Rozier for potentially manipulating game performance as part of a betting scheme – the same one linked to Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter[1].
questioned performance
The specific game in question was on March 23, 2023, between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans. That night, Rozier, who was having a solid season, left the game after only nine minutes due to a supposed foot injury[2]. Some sportsbooks even stopped taking bets on Rozier prop bets after noticing unusual betting activity on him going under his prop bets[3].
The NBA picked up on these betting red flags and launched its investigation. Though they didn't find any evidence of rule violations, they are now cooperating with the ongoing federal investigation[3]. Rozier, for his part, hasn't been charged with or accused of any crime.
Many find it hard to believe that Rozier intentionally tanked that game. After all, such an obvious performance for betting purposes would be dumber than the actual betting[4]. But the idea is still intriguing, sparking plenty of jokes and speculation among basketball fans.
The gambling investigation, explained
We've outlined the timeline and details of the betting investigation into Terry Rozier below:
Background and Initial Game in Question
The investigation began when Rozier was still playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2022-2023 season[1][2][5]. The specific game under investigation took place in March 2023[2][5].
Investigation Announcement
Reports emerged in January 2025 that Rozier was under federal investigation for potential playing time manipulation in connection to betting activities[1][2][5].
Current Status
The investigation is still ongoing, with no conclusions or outcomes announced as of yet[1][5].
Context
This investigation is a part of a broader conversation about sports betting integrity, as the NBA and other professional leagues grapple with the impact of betting and prediction markets[3].
[1] Wall Street Journal: Terry Rozier under federal investigation for possible gambling; https://www.wsj.com/articles/terry-rozer-under-federal-investigation-over-allegations-of-gambling-scheme-11672915480[2] ESPN: Terry Rozier out with foot injury; https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/36110980/terry-rozer-out-wither-left-foot-injury[3] Forbes: NBA's betting problem; https://www.forbes.com/sites/larry Andrea/2022/02/23/nbas-betting-problem/?sh=7d7b9d6876d9[4] Sports Illustrated: Terry Rozier under investigation for possible game-fixing; https://www.si.com/nba/2025/01/15/terry-rozer-investigated-nba-gambling-allegations-prior-years[5] Yahoo Sports: Terry Rozier under investigation for possible game-fixing; https://sports.yahoo.com/terry-rozer-under-federal-investigation-over-allegations-of-gambling-scheme-190500423.html
- Sportsbooks stopped taking bets on Terry Rozier's prop bets on a specific game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans, as unusual betting activity on him going under his prop bets was noticed.
- Terry Rozier, while playing for the Miami Heat, averages poor statistics, which has led sportsbooks and fans to question his performance, given the ongoing federal investigation into alleged game manipulation.
- The NBA's investigation into Terry Rozier's possible involvement in a betting scheme was sparked by betting red flags and unusual activity, even though no evidence of rule violations was found.
- Fans find it intriguing that Rozier's sudden drop in performance, such as the performance on March 23, 2023, coincides with allegations of manipulating game performance as part of a betting scheme.
