The Charlotte Hornets are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Miami Heat to resolve a formal dispute regarding the January 2024 trade of guard Terry Rozier, according to sources at ESPN. The settlement follows revelations that Rozier is currently the subject of both NBA and federal investigations.
The investigations involve an alleged gambling conspiracy that took place during the period of the trade between the two franchises. Terry Rozier was originally moved from Charlotte to Miami in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a protected first-round pick. The Heat reportedly raised a dispute regarding the disclosure of the investigation at the time the deal was finalized.
By transferring the 2026 second-round selection, the Hornets effectively settle the grievance and conclude the league-level dispute. Rozier remains under scrutiny as federal authorities and the NBA continue their probe into the alleged conspiracy. No further details regarding the specific nature of the gambling allegations have been officially released by the league or federal investigators at this time.
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