Prosecutors: Rozier allegedly planned Hornets teammate under-bets

Federal prosecutors allege that in April 2023, Deniro Laster texted bettor Marves Fairley that he and Terry Rozier were setting up an under bet on an unnamed Charlotte Hornets teammate. It is unclear whether Rozier knew about Laster’s message, whether the teammate knew of the alleged plan, or whether any bets were placed; neither Rozier nor Laster has been charged over that specific plan. Prosecutors also cite a separate message in which Laster asked another unnamed NBA player whether they wanted to make $100,000. The allegations surface amid the case over Rozier’s alleged agreement to leave a March 2023 game early to benefit bettors wagering on his statistical unders; Rozier has pleaded not guilty, and his attorney strongly denies the allegations. The NBA says no player other than Rozier is alleged to have engaged in misconduct related to the scheme and that it is cooperating with the investigation.