The Miami Heat are taking their time with the decision to waive Terry Rozier, who remains on leave following federal gambling charges. With Rozier unlikely to play this season, there's no immediate need for Miami to cut him by March 1 for playoff eligibility purposes with another team.
This approach gives the Heat flexibility, as they aren't eyeing anyone specific in the buyout market and prefer to allocate minutes to their young players. Rozier’s spot might eventually go to a developmental prospect on a multiyear deal, but Miami is keeping options open in case injuries create new needs before the postseason.
In other Southeast Division news, Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday’s game against Houston. Suggs has struggled with injuries, appearing in just 34 of Orlando's 57 games this season.
The Magic face a tricky cap situation, with players like Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac potentially on the trade block this summer. Paolo Banchero's inconsistent performance adds another layer of complexity; while he won’t boost his extension value by making an All-NBA team, Orlando would likely prefer him performing at that level.
The Wizards have made some roster moves as well. They secured Tristan Vukcevic with a rest-of-season salary using their non-taxpayer mid-level exception, including a guaranteed deal for 2026/27 and a team option for the following year. Additionally, Leaky Black’s new two-way contract spans two seasons, setting him up for restricted free agency in 2027 if he remains with the team throughout the deal.