Miami Heat Still Owe Terry Rozier A Lot Of Money

Terry Rozier still has two years left on his contract.

Apr 2, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Terry Rozier is coming off a year where he played for the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat.

The Heat acquired Rozier in a trade during the middle of the season.

Via The Charlotte Hornets on January 23: "OFFICIAL: We have acquired a 2027 first-round draft pick and guard Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat in exchange for guard Terry Rozier."

OFFICIAL: We have acquired a 2027 first-round draft pick and guard Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat in exchange for guard Terry Rozier.

Read for Full Release: https://t.co/02DCkx6kBw pic.twitter.com/qwgjgrMH5n

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 23, 2024

Rozier finished his season with averages of 19.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 61 games.

He was a big addition for Miami, but he also has two more years on his contract that will pay him over $50 million.

Next season, the former Louisville star will be paid just under $25 million.

Apr 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) brings the ball up the court as Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

If Rozier is able to put up similar numbers next season, then he will be worth every dollar.

That said, considering he is (at best) the fourth option on the Heat, Rozier will need to be extra efficient to make the trade (and money) worth it.

For Heat fans, there is excellent reason to believe that Rozier will be able to produce.

TERRY ROZIER BEATS THE 1ST QUARTER BUZZER WITH STYLE 😱pic.twitter.com/nZ1SC7EMlz

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 24, 2024

Rozier has spent nine seasons in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.

His career averages are 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.0% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range in 601 regular season games.

The 30-year-old has also appeared in 50 NBA playoff games (19 starts).