Is Terry Rozier playing tonight against Memphis Grizzlies? Latest on newest Miami Heat star's debut (January 24)
Terry Rozier played his final game with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was traded to the Miami Heat the next day in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round pick. The pick will become unprotected in 2028 if it doesn't convey.
According to the latest report, Rozier will make his Heat debut tonight against Grizzlies. Earlier he was listed as questionable but now the 29-year-old guard is set to showcase his talents at the Kaseya Center in front of Heat fans.
Rozier is not nursing any injury and was tagged questionable because of his pending trade. Both teams were possibly waiting for medical results and other paperwork for the deal to become official. Lowry is out for the Hornets in their game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
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Terry Rozier injury history
Terry Rozier is not injured for the Miami Heat. He was only listed as questionable because of his pending trade from the Charlotte Hornets.
However, Rozier had a few injuries earlier this season. He missed nine games from Nov. 5 to Nov. 22 with a groin injury. He missed another game on Dec. 23 with a sore right knee but returned three days later. He was absent on New Year's Day due to a non-COVID illness.
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What does Terry Rozier bring to the Miami Heat?
The acquisition of Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets is another brilliant move by Heat president Pat Riley.
The Heat made the NBA Finals last season with an aging point guard in Kyle Lowry. Riley turned Lowry, who's on an expiring contract, into a player averaging 23.2 points and 6.6 assists this season.
Rozier is just in his second year of a four-year, $96.3 million contract. It's not a bad deal for a player who can score and make plays. He easily fits into the Heat roster with Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. He also seems built to adapt to the famed Heat Culture.
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How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat?
The Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat game is scheduled for Wednesday at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised on Bally Sports SouthEast-Memphis and Bally Sports Sun.
It will also be available via radio on SiriusXM across the United States, 92.9 FM ESPN and 680 AM in Memphis and AM 560 Sports WQAM and WAQI 710 AM in South Florida. Live streaming options include NBA League Pass and fuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
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