NBA's Terry Rozier To Receive $26.6M Salary Amid Gambling Case
Despite facing gambling-related charges, NBA player Terry Rozier won an arbitration case and will receive his $26.6 million salary.Summary
NBA player Terry Rozier will receive his full $26.6 million salary this season after winning an arbitration case against the NBA, despite being involved in a federal gambling investigation. An arbitrator ruled in Rozier’s favor, citing contract law and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, emphasizing the “presumption of innocence.” The case stems from allegations that Rozier provided information to bettors about when he would leave games due to injury, allowing them to profit. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch claimed Rozier helped bettors earn thousands, with proceeds delivered to his home. Rozier, along with NBA coach Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones, were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, but Rozier has pleaded not guilty.
(Source：TMZ)