NBA Trade Rumor: Miami Heat face dilemma with Terry Rozier amid trade struggles and buyout talks

According to NBA source Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, if the Miami Heat are unable to move Terry Rozier, they are willing to buy him out. However, since he faltered during his first full season with the team, they haven't been able to trade him.

Additionally, he is still under FBI investigation for gambling and fantasy sports, and his contract is substantial.

Terry Rozier’s future with the Miami Heat is now uncertain

Miami Heat is currently facing problems with Terry Rozier. The team is still attempting to sell him, but there is "scant interest" in the guard, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. He said that the Heat have "some interest" in purchasing the balance of the NBA pro’s contract, but "no buyout seems imminent." He further wrote:“Sources say Miami still hopes to part with veteran guard Terry Rozier even though there is said to be scant trade interest in the 31-year-old… Rozier is scheduled to make $26.6 million this season and the Heat are said to have some interest in buying him out. To be clear, though, no buyout appears imminent.”

He signed a four-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets in 2021, and this season he will earn $26.6 million. In the last season of his deal, Terry Rozier would earn $26.6 million.

Additionally, Heat sources don't appear to be too concerned about Terry Rozier's willingness to wait and observe because they keep saying that he has been an excellent teammate. However, it's difficult to see a buyout happening anytime soon, even though there is still some belief that it would be better for everyone to separate.

Terry Rozier’s performance and contract have left the Miami Heat in struggle

During the previous season, Terry Rozier made 64 appearances for the Miami Heat. The seasoned guard shot 39.1% from the field, 29.5% from beyond the arc, and 85.2% from the free-throw line while averaging 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.2 blocks.He had the lowest three-point shooting percentage since his rookie campaign in 2015-16. In the 2023-24 season, he was acquired by the team from the Charlotte Hornets. He has played for the Heat, Hornets, and Boston Celtics. Rozier will be the fourth-highest paid player on the team, if the Heat are unable to pull off a miracle deal. Also read: Why did the Miami Heat trade Haywood Highsmith? NBA icon joins Brooklyn Nets amidst recovery from knee injury