"Sportsbooks in multiple states flagged suspicious betting interest on Rozier's statistics ahead of a Charlotte Hornets- New Orleans Pelicans game on March 23, 2023. An unexpected surge of bets came in on the under on Rozier's points, rebounds and assists, causing sportsbooks to halt betting on the veteran guard. Rozier played just 10 minutes before leaving the game, citing a foot injury."
"The case stems from the betting scandal involving former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned from the NBA in the spring of 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme around player prop bets. Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and admitted in court to manipulating his performance in two games during the 2023-24 season. He is awaiting sentencing in December."
Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning in Orlando as part of an FBI sports-betting investigation tied to suspicious prop-bet activity. The arrest occurred at a hotel where the Miami Heat stayed after a road loss to the Orlando Magic; Rozier did not play in that game due to a coach's decision. Sportsbooks flagged an unexpected surge of bets on the under for Rozier's points, rebounds and assists in a March 23, 2023 game, prompting betting to be halted after he played 10 minutes then left citing a foot injury. The probe connects to Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and admitted manipulating his performance; multiple defendants have pleaded guilty or been named as conspirators. The NBA is coordinating with sportsbooks to reduce vulnerable prop bets, especially on two-way players.
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