Ex-Celtics fan favorite during investigations for illegal betting probe

A former Boston Celtics fan -Favorit is reportedly involved in an illegal game ring.

Terry Rozier is under federal investigation To manipulate his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme according to the Wall Street Journal. Federal authorities examined a March 23, 2023 play between Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans.

Rozier started and played only nine minutes for Charlotte. The veteran guard left the game Due to “right foot discomfort” after scoring five points and registration of four rebounds and two assists. Rozier did not return and missed Hornets’ last eight games of the season.

Miami Heat Guard was not accused of wrongdoing. However, the game ring was accused of having conspired with the former Toronto Raptor tip Jontay Porter, banned by the NBA and pleaded guilty to a crime of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

A statement from the league were released Following the report on a federal investigation on Rozier.

The league conducted an investigation and did not find a violation of the NBA rules, ”says the statement per. Ira Winderman from Sun Sentinel. “We are now aware of an investigation by the US Law Office of the Eastern District in New York related to this matter and have worked with this investigation.”

Miami’s next match is Saturday against San Antonio Spurs.