Former Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier, now the starting point guard for the Miami Heat, has found himself in some hot water over an off-court issue. Ro

Former Celtics guard Terry Rozier reportedly is under investigation in connection with an illegal sports gambling ring.

Former Celtics guard Terry Rozier has been under investigation from federal prosecutors to determine whether the veteran manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The focus on Rozier is part of a wider investigation into a a ring of gamblers who allegedly rigged sporting events. This probe is part of the one that resulted in Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter being charged with a felony and receiving a lifetime ban from the NBA.

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier is under investigation in connection to a sports betting scandal, the NBA said Thursday, months after former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter got a lifetime ban over a gambling scandal.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether NBA veteran Terry Rozier altered his performance as part of an illegal sports betting operation, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

With one player already under suspension, the Miami Heat now face the prospect of another facing potential sanctions. According to a Thursday report from the Wall Street Journal, “Federal prosecutors have been investigating whether veteran NBA player Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme.