NBA guard Terry Rozier may get hit with new charges in alleged gambling scheme
NBA guard Terry Rozier may face additional federal charges, including bribery and wire fraud, related to an alleged gambling scheme during the 2025-26 season. Prosecutors claim he solicited a bribe and conspired to defraud by providing insider information about his performance. Rozier's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the charges rely on a legally invalid theory. The case is part of a broader investigation into illegal gambling involving multiple NBA figures.
- ▪Federal prosecutors are seeking superseding charges of bribery in sports and honest services wire fraud against Terry Rozier.
- ▪Authorities allege Rozier informed a childhood friend he would sit out a 2023 game, leading to profitable wagers on his underperformance.
- ▪Rozier’s attorneys argue the wire fraud charge is based on a legal theory rejected by the Supreme Court.
- ▪The investigation is linked to a wider FBI probe involving over 30 people, including NBA coaches Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones.
- ▪Rozier was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Miami Heat and later waived earlier in April 2026.
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NBA NBA guard Terry Rozier may get hit with new charges in alleged gambling scheme Prosecutors said they had evidence to file superseding charges against Rozier By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:53am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Terry Rozier's attorney says allegations are 'thin' Attorney representing Terry Rozier, Jim Trusty, responds to allegations against his client on 'The Will Cain Show.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal prosecutors on Monday said they were willing to seek additional charges against NBA player Terry Rozier in the gambling scandal that rocked the league during the 2025-26 season.
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