Terry Rozier, FBI and Miami Heat
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Terry Rozier is accused of turning professional basketball "into a criminal betting operation," even leaving an NBA game after nine minutes with a "purported injury." Now, fans are mocking the Miami Heat player on social media by sharing a video showing his less-than-stellar play on the basketball
Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested Thursday morning as part of an FBI investigation into an illegal sports gambling ring, while Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI on Thursday for allegedly taking part in mafia-influenced illegal poker games. Both were put on immediate leave by the NBA.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
NBA stars Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal gambling-related investigation, authorities have confirmed. Rozier, 31, was arrested on the morning of Thursday,
The federal government says the cases reveal ties to game-fixing and rigged poker games between the NBA and four New York crime families.
An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023.
Some of the biggest questions emerging from the federal indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier relates to the NBA.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is out of jail after being arrested by the FBI of taking part in a massive illegal sports betting scheme/