The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Local Hour: Terry Rozier's Arrest / Mike Ryan's Best Day Ever
Date: October 23, 2025

Overview

Broadcast from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, this “Local Hour” episode dives into seismic sports news: the unexpected arrest of NBA player Terry Rozier, the ongoing fallout around Chauncey Billups and alleged illegal gambling rings, and the wider implications for the NBA and regulated sports betting. Alongside the scandal, the crew delivers its signature blend of irreverent humor, Heat season predictions, and loving mockery—while Mike Ryan enjoys what he calls "the best day ever," thanks to Rozier coming off the Heat’s books.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Breaking News: Terry Rozier & Chauncey Billups Scandals

• News breaks that NBA player Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups have both been arrested, allegedly tied to illegal gambling involving the mafia and high-stakes poker games.

  • “He was cleared by the NBA, and then the FBI says, no. The Fed say, no, you’re not cleared.” – Mike Ryan [02:56]
  • Discussion notes the NBA’s internal investigations are being outpaced by federal agencies.

• The crew reacts live to rapid, conflicting reports from various sources (Shams, Adam Schefter, ABC, NBC), leading to moments of confusion and speculation.

  • “Yet there will be more names and more information coming out over the course of the day... Pretty seismic.” – Mike Ryan [10:04]

• Notable speculation about inside information:

  • Wagers "placed 30 times in 46 minutes" on Rozier by a professional bettor signals misuse of insider knowledge. [37:26]
  • “You don't make that many bets on just Terry Rozier unless you've got inside information. That's the thing.” – Mike Ryan [37:28]

• Pablo Torre’s reporting:

  • Malik Beasley's fate also reportedly hinges on the Department of Justice announcement. [32:47]

• Underlying issue: normalization and regulation of gambling in pro sports

  • Le Batard argues regulation aids detection, while Mike Ryan questions whether that’s truly safer for sport integrity.
    • “You can only have so many Johnte Porters before people realize.” – Mike Ryan [04:00]
    • “If this is legal in more states, then what do you think is going to happen? Gambling is not new. Athletes. Gambling is not new. What is new is this being a regulated market and these companies sharing data with their league partners.” – Dan Le Batard [11:05]
    • "The regulation... make it so that we know the following... It becomes hard to explain why the NBA cleared Rozier..." – Mike Ryan [36:37]

• Memorable Exchange: Legal vs. Illegal Gambling

  • Chris Cody wonders aloud: “What makes a card game illegal?”
    “You can’t track any of the income. That’s the mafia and the, and the mafia aspect and the amount of money involved.” – Mike Ryan [14:45]

Mike Ryan’s “Best Day Ever” (Terry Rozier Comes Off the Heat’s Books)

• Mike Ryan is elated by Rozier’s arrest, both for practical (salary cap space!) and personal reasons:
  • “Oh, this is one of the happiest days. I believe Mike Ryan is happier today than he was with either of the Panther championships.” – Chris Cody [03:22]
  • “I got a perma smile… Look at me. I’m my best self right now.” – Dan Le Batard [03:44]
  • “Honestly. You love it when the bad guys get caught.” – Dan Le Batard [27:41]
  • Playful, tongue-in-cheek discussion of whether he’d sue the Heat or Rozier for the “emotional damages”:
    • “I may sue for damages.” – Dan Le Batard [22:58]
    • “What you’re really celebrating today is not just the release from the Terry Rozier imprisonment... It's also one of Mike's favorite things, which is just being right.” – Mike Ryan [27:41]

Reckoning with NBA Leadership and Scandal

• The show's tone oscillates between panic over the integrity of the game and mocking the NBA’s handling under Adam Silver:
  • “The NBA investigated this piss poor investigation, it would seem... The NBA has a lot of tough questions to answer. Yet again, this... just keeps getting worse for Adam.” – Dan Le Batard [29:59]
• Historical perspective on gambling and scandals in sports:
  • Fixing games "has been a normal thing since the Black Sox scandal in 19..." – Mike Ryan [41:58]
  • “College hoops in particular... That is a cesspool of being fixed.” – Dan Le Batard [41:53]

Miami Heat Season: Hope, Cynicism, and Rapid Fire Jokes

• Immediate Heat analysis amid breaking news:
  • “The Heat are going to be better than people think they are because they're going to score more. They're going to be fun but have the same problems at the end of games that they had last year.” – Dan Le Batard [06:42]
  • “Jaime Hawke as your point guard in crunch time... is not a good feeling.” – Chris Cody [39:51]
• Jokes about team history, player performance, and Damon Jones' infamous turnover:
  • “Damon Jones, throw the ball to Shaq. Look at that. He threw the ball away. Something was up. Now I know.” – Chris Cody [28:20]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I'm getting text messages congratulating me like I got a promotion.” – Dan Le Batard [03:39]
• “Put it on the poll at Le Batard show. Should Terry Rozier be arrested for his field goal percentage?” – Mike Ryan [29:24]
• “Hold on… Tim Donaghy, 06, Dwayne Warren. Wade's free throws were even now. We were jobbed.” – Dan Le Batard [28:47]
• “Should Terry Rozier be arrested first for being a crime against basketball, one of many felony counts.” – Mike Ryan [29:35]
• “A lot of this stuff is an IQ test.” – Dan Le Batard on how blithe participation in high-stakes illegal gambling is, even among pros [45:17]
• “I didn't like basketball… I had to find my smile.” – Dan Le Batard [23:19; 23:25]

Underlying Themes

• Normalization of Gambling: Acceptance in society and sports; where to draw the regulatory line; whether it makes sports safer or riskier.
• Athlete Vulnerability: The culture of reckless competition and high-stakes gambling as an outlet for ex-athlete or off-the-court adrenaline.
• League Accountability: How ready—and able—the NBA is to police itself in the age of legalized sports betting partnerships and player empowerment.
• Personal Stakes: The emotional rollercoaster fans and even the show’s hosts experience when beloved (or hated) players become the eye of the storm.

Key Timestamps

• 02:56 – Mike Ryan on NBA clearing Rozier vs. FBI arrest
• 03:22 – Mike Ryan's glee at Rozier's exit
• 04:00 – Mike Ryan: “You can only have so many Johnte Porters…”
• 10:04 – Arrival of seismic, rapidly changing news and speculation
• 11:05 – Le Batard on gambling normalization, data, and regulation
• 14:45 – Why high-stakes card games are illegal (explanation of mafia involvement)
• 22:58 – Le Batard's mock threat to sue for Heat fan "damages"
• 27:41 – Mike Ryan on being right about Rozier all along
• 29:24 – “Should Rozier be arrested for his field goal percentage?”
• 32:47 – Malik Beasley's name in DOJ announcement, per Pablo Torre
• 37:28 – Evidence of insider info in betting patterns
• 41:53 – College basketball called “a cesspool of being fixed”
• 45:17 – Le Batard: “A lot of this stuff is an IQ test.”
• 46:00+ – Meta-conversation about illegal poker, rules, and self-mockery

Tone & Style

The conversation is loose, comedic, and fast-paced—mixing irreverent self-awareness with flashes of real concern about the sport’s future. The hosts oscillate between taking the scandal seriously and using it as fodder for classic banter, inside jokes, and local Miami sports grievances.

Takeaways for Newcomers

• The NBA faces a major crisis, with arrests of big names like Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups amid mafia-linked gambling investigations, shining a light on the risks of normalized, regulated betting in sports.
• The show’s hosts are deeply invested as both fans and social commentators, using this breaking news as a prism to discuss league accountability, the history of gambling in sports, and the blurred lines between legal and illegal, funny and tragic.
• Mike Ryan's open delight at Rozier’s Heat demise becomes a running joke—and a commentary on fandom, schadenfreude, and the personal impact of sports scandals.
• Signature blend of humor, rapid-fire sarcasm, and just enough reckless speculation to make Miami’s “Local Hour” essential listening for sports fans seeking both information and entertainment.