Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (undisclosed) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. The former Hornet suffered what appeared to be a right leg injury while going up for a shot late in the third quarter. While there wasn't an official update regarding Rozier's condition, his injury prevented him from shooting free throws, meaning he was ineligible to return to the contest. Jimmy Butler (personal) wasn't available for this one, and Josh Richardson (shoulder) was ruled out in the first half. As a result, the Heat will be shorthanded for the remainder of the game. There's also a chance the team will be without Butler, Rozier, and Richardson against Milwaukee on Tuesday night. If that's the case, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo may be tasked with more responsibilities on the scoring end, with Duncan Robinson, ... [More]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been cleared to make his team debut on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The Heat swung a trade for Rozier with the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday to improve their slow-paced, lackluster offense, and the newcomer will be available to play on Wednesday. It's fair to expect Rozier to immediately step into Miami's starting lineup alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt, but it could take some time for him to get acclimated to his new surroundings. There's some risk in DFS, with Wednesday's tilt sporting the lowest implied point total (213.5) on the slate, but Rozier belongs in all season-long lineups while yielding early-round fantasy numbers on averages of 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals during 35.5 minutes across 30 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat for a 2027 first-round pick and Kyle Lowry. After bowing out of the Damian Lillard sweepstakes this past offseason, the Heat resort to a contingency plan of sorts to bolster their offense ahead of February's trade deadline. Rozier's presence will offer a secondary ball handler and shot creator to Miami, who rank in the bottom 10 of the NBA in points per game (110.9) and field-goal percentage (46.4%). The 29-year-old combo guard was putting together an All-Star-caliber season in Charlotte with LaMelo Ball missing so much time this year, producing third-round fantasy value on averages of 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, and 1.1 steals in 35.5 minutes over 30 games. Rozier's counting stats are in line to decrease a bit on a contending squad in South Beach, but his career-high 45.9% field-goal shooting is sustainable alongside his star teammates.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Rozier will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. The expectation is that he'll move right into the starting five, which will shift Ish Smith back to the bench. Fantasy managers who have Rozier rostered can get him back in their lineups on Tuesday night.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is listed as probable to suit up on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness. Rozier was initially expected to play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets but was later downgraded to out, although his absence is likely to remain at a minimum. T-Ro should command Charlotte's offense versus the Kings, and he's bouncing back after a down 2022-23 for third-round fantasy numbers in 20 games overall during 2023-24. In 14 contests without LaMelo Ball (ankle) this year, Rozier is putting up 24.3 points, 7.9 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 threes, and 1.4 steals per game. Ish Smith notched double figures with 10 points in 29 minutes amid Monday's spot start, but he should head back to the Hornets' second unit with Rozier expected back.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) won't play on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He's not feeling well and had been listed as questionable leading up to this one. However, he'll get the night off, so his next chance to return will be on Tuesday in Sacramento. The Hornets are down some of their other potent scorers, with Gordon Hayward (calf) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) also out. As a result, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges should get plenty of minutes and lead the way offensively. There's also streaming potential for guys like Cody Martin, Bryce McGowens, and Ish Smith, although all three are risky options in any fantasy format.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. He's under the weather, so he may join Gordon Hayward (calf) and LaMelo Ball (ankle) on the shelf for the meeting against the defending champs. If that's the case, Ish Smith, Cody Martin, and Nick Smith Jr. could see more action. However, Miles Bridges, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Miller would be the favorites to lead things offensively without Rozier on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (knee) is not listed on the team's injury report on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 7-20 Hornets stayed competitive with the defending-champion Denver Nuggets despite a nine-point third quarter on Saturday, but they'll be glad to get their interim top ball handler back in the fold from soreness in his right knee while LaMelo Ball (ankle) is still on the mend. Since a nine-game absence from Nov. 5 to Nov. 22, Rozier has strung together a very strong stretch of play with averages of 23.7 points (46.3% field-goal shooting), 8.0 assists, 3.0 treys, and 1.5 steals in 35.5 minutes over his last 12 showings after struggling mightily for efficiency last season without Ball. Journeyman Ish Smith handed out eight dimes during a 26-minute spot start on Saturday but should head back to irrelevance on Tuesday, while Miles Bridges won't have as much of a green light to fire away (2-for-12 from deep Saturday).

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) and forward P.J. Washington (shoulder) have both been upgraded to active on Monday night. Rozier was already expected to play since he was listed as probable for this matchup, but Washington carried a questionable tag up until warming up for their game. Rozier should see plenty of minutes in the starting lineup and Nick Smith Jr. will probably take a hit for playing time. Washington will also have a big role off of the bench since Mark Williams (back) and Gordon Hayward (illness) were both ruled out.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (thumb) is expected to play Monday versus Toronto. Rozier exited Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia early after getting struck on the nose, but he's on the injury report with a left thumb strain. However, it looks like he will push through the injury, with the team listing him as probable on Monday. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined, Rozier has the keys to the offense, and his recent work includes multiple 30-point efforts. He should be on fire again against a team that allows the second-most assists to opposing point guards this season.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) is expected to return for Sunday's meeting with the Orlando Magic. Rozier missed the last nine games because of a groin strain, which allowed others to benefit on the scoring end. Before going down, the 29-year-old had averaged a career-high 22 points. However, with Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, and Gordon Hayward all healthy and available, it's tough to gauge how their availability will impact Rozier's production moving ahead. That said, he should remain starting in all fantasy formats.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Washington Wizards. Rozier's absence due to a left groin strain will drag on for a ninth straight game, as Charlotte's five-game homestand reaches a conclusion on Wednesday against the reeling Wizards. The 29-year-old star playmaker is off to a rough start from downtown (25.8%) but is averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in 35.8 minutes over five games. He'll aim to return on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. Head coach Steve Clifford has more or less tightened his rotation without Rozier and since Miles Bridges' reinstatement, leaving Rozier's leftover usage to be spread around and bulk of the ball-handling duties to superstar LaMelo Ball. Ball is averaging 32.0 points, 8.1 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.4 treys in eight games sans Rozier.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) won't play on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The 29-year-old was initially expected to miss a few games. However, he'll now be sidelined for a seventh-straight contest on Saturday night. Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, and P.J. Washington had benefited the most without Rozier in the equation. But Miles Bridges returned from a lengthy suspension on Friday, ending the night with 17 points in 33 minutes, meaning he could continue to be heavily involved with picking up the slack caused by Rozier's prolonged absence.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Miami. He'll miss a fifth consecutive game with a left groin strain. Rozier's injury has been a bad blow for Charlotte, as he opened the campaign as the team's leading scorer, averaging 22.0 points a night. Theo Maledon has started to see more action off the bench with Rozier out, while there have been more shots available for Hornets starters. LaMelo Ball in particular has greatly boosted his scoring numbers without Rozier, recording 30-plus points in three of the past four games. However, Tuesday's matchup is a tough one for him and his squad, as the Heat are a slow-paced team with a good defense.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) is out again on Sunday against the Knicks. There was chatter he'd be back by now. However, he'll miss his fourth straight game on Sunday. As a result, Brandon Miller, averaging 10.7 points and 1.0 steals in three starts, should continue to fill in during Rozier's absence. Unfortunately, the rookie has shot only 26.5% from deep this season, meaning category managers would probably take a hit by putting him in their starting lineups.

An MRI confirmed that Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) is dealing with a left adductor strain, ruling him out for the team's next two games. The Hornets will host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday before paying a visit to the nation's capital on Friday, and Rozier is set to be absent for both meetings. The 29-year-old combo guard strained his groin during the later stages of Saturday's narrow 125-124 win over the Indiana Pacers, and his next real shot to return arrives on Sunday when Charlotte travels to New York to face the Knicks. Adductor strains tend to be multi-week absences, however. Rozier leaves behind 22.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game, with No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller in line to take all the run he can handle in the meantime. Cody Martin (knee) is yet to make his 2023-24 debut due to a knee injury, leaving head coach Steve Clifford's rotation even thinner than it already was.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks. The 29-year-old has had a quality 2023-24 campaign, averaging a career-high 22 points. However, he suffered a groin injury in Saturday's showdown with the Pacers and is now in danger of missing his first game of the year. Nonetheless, if Rozier doesn't play, Theo Maledon or Brandon Miller would likely slide into the starting lineup while potentially seeing an uptick in production.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (foot) is out again on Sunday versus the Raptors. The 29-year-old has missed the last three games because of right foot discomfort. Considering Charlotte has nothing left to play for, Rozier may have already played his final game this season. That said, Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) is questionable, so Theo Maledon could be starting against Toronto. Maledon has averaged 13.0 points, 8.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks in three starts during the 2022-23 campaign, so there's something there for DFS managers if Smith doesn't suit up.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (foot) won't play on Tuesday in OKC. Rozier will now miss his third consecutive game because of a sore foot. Considering Charlotte's season is unofficially over, fantasy managers may not see him back until the 2023-24 campaign. Nevertheless, it will be business as usual on Tuesday night, with Dennis Smith Jr. sliding into the starting lineup. Smith has averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 15 starts this season. His production could increase even more if Gordon Hayward (thumb) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) don't play, either.

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (foot) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran guard exited early on Thursday due to right foot discomfort. At this point, it seems unlikely that the Hornets are going to push Rozier back on the court considering they aren't in the playoff hunt anyway. Luckily, Dennis Smith Jr. (illness) is considered probable for this game. He'd likely slide into the starting five and see a boost in fantasy value. Also, Gordon Hayward would probably see more time as well considering he played some point guard during Thursday's contest.