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- This would result in the veteran returning to playing basketball. Heat opt not to waive Terry Rozier, guaranteeing a full cap hit on guard for the rest of the 2025-26 seasonAccording to AP NBA writer Tim Reynolds, the Heat will not be waiving Terry Rozier and is taking on the $1.7 million remaining on his contract for the 2025-26 season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReynolds also mentioned that this move "indicates Miami is trying to trade Rozier and didn't see enough value in adding a bit of cap space."To break this down, Rozier's salary for $26.64 million in 2025-26 is partially guaranteed at $24.9 million.
- Miami decided to take on the remaining $1.7 million on Wednesday. Although the NBA hasn't said that the Heat will be able to include Rozier in a trade, "but the team is said to be confident the league wouldn't block it," Sam Amico of Hoops Wire mentioned. There's still uncertainty behind Rozier ever making it back to the NBA court while he deals with his involvement in the alleged betting scandal, but Miami is still utilizing the veteran as a trade asset.
- They will continue to do so until told otherwise. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs for Rozier, his job is at stake while the $26.6 million he's owed for the 2025-26 season is being held in escrow and isn't getting paid to him while he's under investigation and is on NBA leave. More Heat news:Heat's Tyler Herro made NBA 3-point history 1 game faster than Steph CurrySecond fan vote hurts Norman Powell’s all-star chancesHeat Injury Report: Update on Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Bam Adebayo ties second all-time for field goals made in Heat history.