Rozier, FBI and NBA
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Understandably, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was upset upon learning about the FBI investigation into illegal gambling activities.
Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning at a hotel in Orlando, Fla., as part of an FBI investigation into a sports gambling ring, per ESPN's Shams Charania. FBI director Kash Patel will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. ET along with the Eastern District of New York to announce arrests from the investigation.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA.
Former NBA player and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, and former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones were also arrested by the FBI as part of the gambling probe. Jones played for 10 different teams during his NBA career, including with the Heat during the 2004-05 season.
Terry Rozier was cleared by the NBA on potential betting charges before he was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.
Terry Rozier was released on bond after he put up his Florida residence – valued at $6 million – as collateral. His next court appearance is set for Dec. 8 in Brooklyn Federal Court.