Federal Probe Targets NBA's Terry Rozier in Widespread Sports Betting Scheme

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, nicknamed "Scary Terry," is at the center of a federal investigation into an illegal sports betting scheme known as "Operation Nothing But Net," where he is accused of using non-public information about NBA games to place fraudulent wagers. Rozier was arrested and released on bond under strict conditions, including a ban on gambling and surrendering his passport, as he awaits proceedings in New York. The probe, which also involves figures like Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA player Damon Jones, alleges a broad scheme linked to rigged poker games with Mafia ties and inside betting information. Alongside the gambling charges, Rozier faces a federal tax lien of over $8 million for unpaid 2023 taxes connected to a company he controls, compounding his legal troubles. His defense attorney, James M. Trusty, a former federal prosecutor known for representing President Donald Trump in high-profile cases, is challenging the prosecution's motivations. Additionally, Rozier's past legal issues, including a 2019 paternity suit that was settled, have resurfaced amid the scandal, though he has recently been seen actively involved in his daughter's life.