Terry Rozier, an ex-Celtics guard who now plays for the Miami Heat, allegedly altered how he played in a 2023 game as part of an illegal sports gambling scheme. The incident is part of a larger investigation into a gambling ring associated with former Raptors forward Jontay Porter, who was permanently banned from the NBA last April. 

While the NBA did not find a violation of NBA rules by Rozier in their initial investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is now looking into the matter.

Here are the details on the case against the former Celtic.

What led to the investigation?

The game in question is a March 2023 matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Rozier’s team at the time, the Charlotte Hornets.

Before the game started, Rozier had no injuries, averaging 35.3 minutes and 21.1 points per game that season. While he started the game like normal, he exited the court for discomfort in his right foot after only nine minutes, ending the game with five points, four rebounds and two assists – totals much lower than his usual performance.