on Monday, miami heat guard Terry Rozier Obtaining the support of an arbitrator in a wage dispute with the company NBA. Rozier’s troubles with the league began after he was indicted by the federal government in connection with a gambling investigation. The Heat guard’s salary has been withheld since December.

Fortunately for the NBA player, his salary will be released. The arbitrator found that the collective bargaining agreement prohibited athletes from taking unpaid leave. According to ESPN, the only situation in which a player’s salary can be suspended is in a domestic abuse or child abuse case.

Rozier’s attorney, Jim Trusty, released a statement regarding the latest update on his projected earnings of $26.6 million this season.

“Terry won today based on the principles of contract law and the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players, but the larger principle at issue was the presumption of innocence,” trust theory. “Today’s arbitration ruling reminds the NBA that they cannot ignore this important concept just because this is a high-profile case.”

Terry Rozier is in the final year of his four-year contract with the Heat. While he remains on the roster, he has not played this season. The players union appealed in October after the organization and the league agreed to suspend his salary.

The National Basketball Players Association said: “We are pleased with the arbitrator’s decision and remain committed to ensuring Terry’s due process rights are protected and to the presumption of innocence throughout this process.”

Terry Rozier’s contract could serve as salary filler on trade market

Although Terry Rozier has been inactive this season, he is no stranger to trade rumors. With the latest news from the arbitrator regarding his salary, the Heat have an opportunity to use this to their advantage. Miami is among the teams interested in trading Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Heat believe they can still trade Rozier before the February 5 trade deadline, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

His current salary could help the Heat find some financial flexibility. Although his contract is deemed “tradable,” the allegations against him make his situation uncertain. Even if he isn’t traded this season, Rozier’s predicament could help Miami get some salary cap relief on an expiring contract.

Federal officials have accused Terry Rozier of “conspiring with associates” to place bets on his performance in games. This game was on March 23, 2023 when he was still with the Charlotte Hornets.