{"id":493956,"date":"2025-12-24T19:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T19:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/493956\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T19:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T19:47:44","slug":"miami-heat-star-terry-rozier-files-new-motion-to-have-overreaching-nba-gambling-charges-dismissed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/493956\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Heat star Terry Rozier files new motion to have ‘overreaching’ NBA gambling charges dismissed"},"content":{"rendered":"

By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 19:11 EST, 23 December 2025 | Updated: 19:30 EST, 23 December 2025 <\/p>\n

Miami Heat<\/a> guard Terry Rozier has filed a bold legal motion to have federal gambling charges against him thrown out of court.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old NBA<\/a> star is facing two felony charges for his alleged role in a massive betting scandal that has sent shockwaves through professional basketball.<\/p>\n

Attorneys for the veteran player argue that federal prosecutors are ‘overreaching’ by bringing conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering charges against him.<\/p>\n

The motion, filed by Rozier’s lawyers on Tuesday, Dec. 23, claims the government is attempting to ‘enforce its view of integrity in sports wagering’ rather than prosecuting a legitimate federal crime<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Defense attorney Jim Trusty argues the allegations are merely a violation of private wagering rules set by state-licensed betting companies.<\/p>\n

‘The government has billed this case as involving ‘insider betting’ and ‘rigging’ professional basketball games,’ Trusty wrote in court documents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Terry <\/p>\n

Terry Rozier has filed a legal motion to have federal gambling charges against him thrown out\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Rozier, <\/p>\n

Rozier, who has denied any guilt in the case,\u00a0is facing two felony charges for his alleged role in a massive betting scandal that rocked the NBA<\/p>\n

‘But the indictment alleges something less headline-worthy: that some bettors broke certain sportsbooks’ terms of use against wagering based on non-public information and ‘straw betting.”<\/p>\n

Rozier was arraigned on Dec. 9 and pleaded not guilty to both charges in a Brooklyn federal court.<\/p>\n

Federal authorities allege Rozier tipped off gamblers about a fake injury while he was playing for the Charlotte Hornets in March 2023.<\/p>\n

According to the indictment, Rozier told co-defendant Deniro Laster he planned to remove himself from a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

Rozier reportedly played less than 10 minutes before leaving with an injury, ensuring he finished ‘under’ his prop bet totals for points and assists.<\/p>\n

The feds claim Laster sold this information to another associate, resulting in more than $200,000 in winning bets.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors further allege that Laster drove to Rozier’s home in Charlotte to count the cash winnings during the early hours of April 1, 2023.<\/p>\n

However, Rozier’s legal team insists there is no proof the NBA star ever placed a bet himself or used a proxy to do so.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Heat <\/p>\n

Heat guard Terry Rozier pictured arriving at Brooklyn Federal court at the start of the month<\/p>\n

‘Nor does it allege that he knew that Laster intended to sell this information to others,’ the motion states.<\/p>\n

The case is part of a wider investigation known as ‘Operation Royal Flush’ and ‘Operation Nothing But Net.’<\/p>\n

More than 30 people have been indicted in the scandal, which authorities say involves Mafia ties and rigged poker games.<\/p>\n

Other high-profile figures linked to the probe include Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones.<\/p>\n

Rozier has been placed on indefinite leave by the Miami Heat while the legal battle continues.<\/p>\n

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