Arbitrator rules NBA cannot withhold Rozier's salary amid charges

An arbitrator has ruled that the NBA cannot withhold the salary of Terry Rozier while he faces federal charges from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. Rozier, previously with the Miami Heat, was put on unpaid administrative leave by the NBA in October following his arrest. After this action, he and the National Basketball Players Association filed a grievance, which led to the arbitrator's decision that Rozier should be compensated despite his leave status. The ruling reflects ongoing legal and contractual issues involving NBA players and the league.

• 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — The same arbitrator initially said the NBA could not …