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Heat's Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI sports betting probe

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  Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 9:31 GMT by Fox News
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The Arrest

Rohier was booked at the Brooklyn Precinct after a brief interrogation that concluded he had placed a series of bets on games that were allegedly influenced by the actions of players and teams he had previously been affiliated with. The police report indicated that the suspect was arrested without incident and is currently being held on a bail of $50,000. Rohier, 33, who played three seasons for the Knicks (1999‑2002) and later stints with the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors, is expected to face federal court in the coming weeks.

The FBI’s Office of the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office released a statement on Monday: “The United States Attorney’s Office has charged Terry Rohier with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and related offenses as part of a larger investigation into a network that placed unlawful bets on NBA games.” The statement added that the network was “operating for several years and involved the exploitation of inside information to generate substantial profits.”

The FBI Sports‑Betting Probe

The investigation, known internally as the “NBA Betting” probe, began in late 2020 after a tip from an anonymous source alerted federal authorities to possible violations of the federal Betting and Wagering Act. The FBI, working closely with the Department of Justice, used data analytics to track betting patterns and trace large sums of money through multiple online wagering platforms. According to court documents, the group allegedly placed hundreds of illegal bets over a five‑year period, with total stakes exceeding $1.2 million.

The group was said to have used a private betting service that was “not licensed by the state and operated entirely online.” Within the service, members shared inside information about injuries, lineup changes, and other factors that could influence game outcomes. FBI agents say that Rohier was a key player in the network, not only for his betting activity but also for his role in recruiting other former players.

One of the other individuals indicted in the same case is former Golden State Warriors center Dr. K. C. S., who was arrested on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Court filings indicate that the Warriors’ former teammate, along with other ex‑players from the Knicks and Pacers, were part of a broader conspiracy that leveraged insider knowledge for profit.

Legal Consequences

If convicted, Rohier faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a potential fine of $1 million. The indictment also carries a mandatory minimum of five years if wire fraud is proven. Prosecutors say the case could be a watershed moment in the fight against illegal sports betting, especially as the industry has seen a surge in online wagering amid the legalization of sports betting in many states.

The New York Attorney General’s Office has released a press release outlining the charges and stating that the state will cooperate fully with federal authorities. The release emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of sports and noted that the case demonstrates the ongoing threat posed by unlicensed betting operations.

Impact on the Basketball Community

The Knicks organization has issued a brief statement expressing surprise at the arrest. “We were unaware of any wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Rohier,” the statement read. “The organization remains committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and integrity.”

Former Knicks star John Smith, who played alongside Rohier in the early 2000s, has spoken publicly about the potential damage such scandals can do to the sport’s reputation. “When you hear that someone who was part of this game is involved in illegal activity, it casts a shadow,” Smith said in an interview with a sports network.

Follow‑up and Future Developments

The FBI’s probe is still ongoing. According to the agency’s website, additional arrests are expected in the coming weeks as investigators piece together the full scope of the operation. A court docket posted by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York lists the names of other suspects who are awaiting arraignment.

The case has sparked renewed interest in the regulatory landscape surrounding sports betting. A federal commission has been asked to evaluate whether current laws adequately address the rise of online wagering platforms that operate outside state oversight. The commission is slated to release a report in the fall.

For now, Terry Rohier remains in custody, and the NBA community watches closely as the investigation unfolds. The outcome of the case may set a precedent for how former athletes are treated when involved in illicit betting schemes and could lead to stricter enforcement of sports‑betting laws nationwide.