Terry Rozier is reportedly uninterested in working with the Heat towards a buyout

"The Miami Heat have been wanting to pull the plug on the Terry Rozier experiment all offseason. Whether it's been from being on the trade block, contemplating waive-and-stretch scenarios, or most recently- a buyout. Rozier is coming off one of the worst seasons statistically of his entire career, averaging his worst scoring production and shooting efficiency since 2018. Once viewed as the missing piece to a Jimmy Butler-led Heat squad with championship aspirations, Rozier has become one of the league's worst assets."

"Waiving Rozier would have dead salary on Miami's books for several seasons, rather than have it fall off entirely after this upcoming campaign and move on. However, according to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, the Heat have explored the possibility of buying out Rozier's contract entirely. A buyout would give the veteran guard some of his owed salary upfront, but at the cost of losing a portion of it. Buyouts most commonly have made sense when both sides are willing to move on and help facilitate a player's next landing spot as an unrestricted free agent."

"Unfortunately for the Heat, there have been no takers in finding a trade partner this summer. And for a team that has been dangling with the luxury tax for years, eating Rozier's expiring salary has been viewed as a non-starter in any waive-and-stretch scenario. But what about a buyout? Terry Rozier reportedly has not shown an interest in negotiating a buyout with the Heat."

The Miami Heat have pursued multiple paths to move on from Terry Rozier, including trade discussions, waive-and-stretch considerations, and exploring a buyout. Rozier posted one of his worst statistical seasons since 2018, with his lowest scoring and shooting efficiency in years. A shift to a sixth-man role under coach Erik Spoelstra failed to restore his value, and Rozier ultimately fell out of the rotation despite a roughly $26.5 million salary owed for 2025–26. Trade interest has been nonexistent this summer, and luxury-tax constraints make absorbing his salary unattractive. Rozier reportedly has not shown willingness to negotiate a buyout, and there is minimal market demand even at a reduced price.

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