Six people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, were charged Thursday with participating in an illegal sports betting scheme using private insider NBA information, officials said.

Players are accused of altering their performance or taking themselves out of games early, affecting the players' stats for a game.

What is a 'prop bet' and how does it relate to this case?

A prop is a type of wager that allows gamblers to bet on whether a player will exceed a certain statistical number, such as whether the player will finish over or under a certain total of points, rebounds, assists and more.

As it relates to the case, in one instance, Rozier, while playing for the Hornets, told others he was planning to leave the game early with a "supposed injury," allowing others to place wagers t

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