The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier before the end of the regular season to create a roster spot for their playoff run, sources confirmed to ESPN. Rozier has been away from the team since his October arrest as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling.

Rozier was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in January 2024, but the trade came under scrutiny when it was revealed the Heat may not have been aware of NBA and federal investigations into an alleged gambling conspiracy before completing the swap. The Hornets agreed to send a second-round pick in this June's NBA draft to Miami to resolve the dispute.

Rozier has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges of wire fraud and money laundering. His $26.6 million salary expires this summer, though the money has been placed in escrow while his case plays out. Because Rozier's contract is expiring, he would have to be waived by 5 p.m. on April 9 to clear waivers before the end of the regular season on April 12.