Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat enters a not guilty plea in an alleged betting scam, but will the NBA accept it?

Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat pleaded not guilty on Monday in federal court in Brooklyn to criminal charges that he assisted in arranging wagers on his performance. He is charged with two counts related to a wide-ranging federal investigation into illicit sports betting: conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Prosecutors say Rozier told co-conspirators he would leave early from a March 2023 Charlotte Hornets game because of a foot injury, according to ESPN. Bettors were able to place “under” wagers on his statistics totals thanks to this tips. Rozier was freed at the hearing on a $3 million bond backed by his Florida residence, subject to restrictions on his travel to Florida, Ohio, and New York, as well as requirements to give up his passport, refrain from gambling, and avoid contact with other defendants.

Rozier “looks forward to winning this fight” and “is not a gambler,” according to his attorney. The case comes amid one of the biggest betting integrity investigations in NBA history. More than thirty defendants have been listed, including coaches and other athletes, both past and present.

Rozier is still being investigated by the league and the federal government. A lengthy judicial process is anticipated as a result of his not-guilty plea. The inquiry highlights the growing hazards associated with the confluence of regulated sports betting and professional athletics, and the NBA stresses that legal findings and organizational discipline remain distinct.