The Miami Heat are struggling to find a trade partner for point guard Terry Rozier amid his decline and off-court controversies.
The team has been actively seeking to move Rozier and his expiring contract, valued at $24-26 million, in exchange for frontcourt assistance. However, their efforts have been fruitless as other teams have shown little interest in acquiring him. Rozier’s performance has notably dipped, characterized by excessive dribbling leading to poor shot selection.
Last season, the 31-year-old Rozier averaged 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, marking his least impressive statistics since his time as a bench player with the Boston Celtics in 2018-19. Additionally, he has been embroiled in a gambling investigation, adding further complexity to his situation.
While Rozier was cleared by the NBA of involvement in a gambling scandal during his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets before joining the Heat, the FBI has initiated its investigation. The timeline for this inquiry remains uncertain, casting a shadow over Rozier’s future.