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Heat Facing Key Decision Ahead Of Terry Rozier Deadline
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Heat Facing Key Decision Ahead Of Terry Rozier Deadline

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Zahid Rashid  |  Last updated Apr 7, 2026 1:08 PM ET

Veteran guard Terry Rozier appears to be nearing the end of his tenure with the Miami Heat, as the franchise faces a key roster decision ahead of the postseason. Rozier was arrested as part of an FBI gambling probe and later charged with federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.

Rozier joined Miami in a 2024 trade from the Charlotte Hornets and appeared in 95 games across his first season and a half with the team. However, just hours after the Heat opened this season, he was arrested and accused of involvement in an illegal betting scheme dating back to his time in Charlotte.

While Rozier has pleaded not guilty, he has been away from the team pending the outcome of the investigation. Miami opted not to waive him immediately, instead keeping him on the roster to maintain flexibility with its two-way players. Teams carrying fewer than 15 players on standard contracts are limited to a combined 90 active games for two-way players, a restriction the Heat avoided by keeping Rozier.

Now that Miami has locked into a play-in tournament and no resolution is in sight, the team is expected to revisit that decision. They can waive Terry Rozier by 5 p.m. Thursday to open up the 15th roster spot. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami is likely to promote one of its current two-way players to a standard contract, a move that must be finalized by April 12.

Which Two-Way Player Should the Heat Sign?

Trevor Keels stands for a portrait at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.Cody Scanlan/The Register-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Miami currently has Vlad Goldin, Jahmir Young, and Trevor Keels on active two-way deals. Unless injuries force a different move, the Heat are expected to promote from within rather than pursue a veteran from a limited free-agent pool.

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the decision should come down to identifying a player with a clear NBA-ready skill.

"The thought here is to go with the player with the definitive NBA skill, which in this case would be Trevor’s 3-point shooting. But it’s not as if anyone from that group is going to change this current trajectory. That would require a star, not a two-way player getting a standard deal," he said.

Among the candidates, Keels may have the strongest case. He provides reliable three-point shooting, an area where Miami has lacked depth, averaging 40% from beyond the arc in 27 G League games while putting up 20.2 points per game for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Young also presents a compelling option, offering perimeter scoring with averages of 26 points per game and 37.4% shooting from three in 25 G League appearances. Meanwhile, Goldin, a 7-footer and undrafted rookie, brings frontcourt size and interior presence.

Ultimately, while none of the options dramatically alter Miami’s postseason outlook, promoting a player like Keels could provide the most immediate impact in the play-in tournament while also aligning with the team’s focus on development.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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