BROOKLYN, New York — Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty on Monday in federal court in Brooklyn to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges alleging he helped gamblers place bets on his performance in National Basketball Association (NBA) games.
A judge granted Rozier release on a $3 million bond with conditions.
Federal prosecutors said agents arrested Rozier before his arraignment and brought him to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Assistant U.S. attorneys outlined allegations that Rozier communicated with individuals who placed wagers linked to his in-game statistics and knowingly participated in a scheme to defraud using interstate communications.
Rozier’s attorney entered the not guilty plea on his behalf. The judge ordered him to surrender his passport, restricted his travel to approved areas, and required his appearance at all future court dates. The next hearing has been scheduled, with deadlines set for pretrial motions and discovery.
Prosecutors will provide Rozier’s legal team with investigative materials, including electronic communications and financial records, under federal discovery rules. The defense said it will review the evidence and may challenge aspects of the government’s case.
The NBA acknowledged the charges and said officials will monitor proceedings. League rules prohibit players from engaging in certain sports betting activities. The Miami Heat reviewed initial filings and will await further court developments before taking any action.
Rozier, 31, currently plays point guard for the Heat and has several years of NBA experience. The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of New York, where federal prosecutors will continue handling the matter.
