Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier is under federal investigation as part of a wider government probe into a sports gambling ring, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investigation is centered around a game between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans on March 23,

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter,

According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the government inquiry involves Rozier’s potential ties to the same ring of co-conspirators. Officials are reportedly also probing any connections to the Temple point-shaving scandal last year in the NCAA.

Heat guard Terry Rozier is under investigation by federal prosecutors for potentially cooperating in an illegal sports betting scheme in 2023 while with the Hornets. - 1:02 PM The Wall Street Journal reports that Terry Rozier's performance in a March 23,

Former Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier is being investigated by federal prosecutors for potentially manipulating his performance in games as part of an illegal sports gambling scheme

The gambling ring accused of conspiring with Jontay Porter to manipulate his performance in NBA games also bet heavily against Rozier in a 2023 game for the Hornets.

The focus on Rozier is part of a wider investigation into a ring of gamblers who allegedly rigged sporting events. This probe is part of the one that resulted in Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter being charged with a felony and receiving a lifetime ban from the NBA.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme.

With one player already under suspension, the Miami Heat now face the prospect of another facing potential sanctions. The situation with Terry Rozier could also have Heat financial impacts.