"Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The exact charge or charges they face were not immediately known. Two people spoke to the AP about Rozier on condition of anonymity because they couldn't discuss details of the investigation publicly."
"Rozier was in uniform as the Heat played the Magic in Orlando Wednesday evening, though he did not play in the game. He was taken into custody in Orlando early Thursday morning. The team didn't immediately comment on the arrest. A message was left Rozier's lawyer, Jim Trusty, on Thursday. Trusty previously told ESPN that Rozier was told that an initial investigation determined he did nothing wrong after he met with NBA and FBI officials in 2023, the sports network reported."
Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were arrested as part of a federal investigation into sports betting. The exact charges against them have not been released. Two people spoke on condition of anonymity about Rozier. The NBA previously investigated Rozier and continues to examine actions by Malik Beasley. Rozier was in uniform for a Heat game in Orlando but did not play and was taken into custody early Thursday morning. Rozier's lawyer, Jim Trusty, said an initial inquiry after a 2023 meeting with NBA and FBI officials found Rozier did nothing wrong. The Brooklyn U.S. attorney's office, which prosecuted Jontay Porter, brought the case. Porter pleaded guilty to withdrawing early from games so bettors could profit. A March 23, 2023 Hornets-Pelicans game involving Rozier is under scrutiny after he played nine minutes, 36 seconds and did not return.
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