NBA guard Terry Rozier is seeking dismissal of a federal sports bribery and gambling-related case, arguing that an alleged text message surfaced during discovery supports his innocence. Multiple reports say Rozier’s attorney presented the message as evidence that Rozier did not know about bets placed on his basketball prop lines, which are central to the prosecution’s allegations.
According to the accounts, Rozier faces four criminal counts in federal court. He contends that the text message should “end the case” or exonerate him because it contradicts claims that he was aware of or involved in the betting activity connected to his performance.
Fox News reports that prosecutors dispute the significance of the text, saying it is unrelated to the alleged gambling conduct in the case. The reports also characterize the text as coming from a co-defendant.
At this stage, the dispute is framed as a legal argument over whether the alleged message meaningfully undermines the government’s theory. The underlying criminal case remains pending as the court evaluates Rozier’s motion.
