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Erik Spoelstra Comments On Miami Heat Losing Key Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 8:49 PM ET

Earlier this month, the Miami Heat lost Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons as part of a sign-and-trade.

Robinson had been with the Heat for all seven seasons of his pro career.

Via Heat.com (on July 7): "Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired forward Simone Fontecchio from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Duncan Robinson."

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Robinson finished this past season with averages of 11.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range in 74 games.

Via Spotrac : "Duncan Robinson's 3 year, $47.9M free agent contract with the Detroit #Pistons includes:

2025-26: $16.8M (gtd)
2026-27: $15.9M ($2M gtd)
2027-28: $15.1M (non-gtd)

Non-guaranteed salaries become fully guaranteed on January 10th of the prior season.

Robinson opted out of a $9.8M guarantee, locking in at least $18.8M going forward."

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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