What's Italian for surprise? Well, it's "sorprendere." That's what Simone Fontecchio has proven to be so far for the Miami Heat, after he was acquired as an afterthought for long-time sharpshooter Duncan Robinson in a deal with the Detroit Pistons.
The vibes with the Miami Heat are good right now after they bounced back from an opening defeat, now possessing a winning record. The Miami Heat put up a statement win over the New York Knicks, winning 115-107.
Norman Powell has been nothing short of spectacular for the Miami Heat and against the Knicks it was the same story. Powell started the game hot and never looked back.
How many of the 12 players in NBA history to see game action in at least 20 seasons can you name in five minutes?
Erik Spoelstra reflected on his first conversation with new Miami Heat arrival Simone Fontecchio, where he told him what he wants to see. The Miami Heat are entering the 2025-26 NBA season in a unique position.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Ever since the Miami Heat dealt Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade to the Detroit Pistons, the return for the team in Simone Fontecchio had fans believing that the replacement for the franchise’s leading three-point shooter has been found.
The Miami Heat and a shooting specialist has been linked together for quite some time now. Duncan Robinson and Max Strus the clearest example over the last few years, as Coach Erik Spoelstra has been consistent with playing his shooters.
The Miami Heat had a successful but not spectacular offseason in free agency. They picked up Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers, brought back Davion Mitchell for another season and added ex-Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio.
Simone Fontecchio set the single-game scoring record (39 points) in the Eurobasket 2025 tournament. After having a bad game against Greece in their first game, Fontecchio scored from two and from three-point range.
Though it was a rather quiet offseason for the Detroit Pistons, they still had a handful of departures. As one of their outgoing players gears up for a new chapter in the NBA, they are shining on the international stage.
Newly acquired Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio recorded the most points ever in a game for Italy at a FIBA EuroBasket with the 39 points he scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Miami Heat saw Simone Fontecchio up close a few times. He had some of his best games against the Heat, especially as a member of the Utah Jazz. But
The Miami Heat’s recent roster moves are already paying dividends, as evidenced by a recent X post that highlighted both the standout performances of Norman Powell and Simone Fontecchio in their respective FIBA international matchups on Saturday.
Last month, the Detroit Pistons wrapped up the short-lived Simone Fontecchio experience. Now, the Miami Heat have to decide whether they want to move forward with the Italian sharpshooter or not.
In a stunning recent development, the Miami Heat are reportedly mulling over waiving Italian sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio to avoid the NBA’s luxury tax threshold, according to a tweet shared by SleeperHeat, citing Niko Yenibayrak.
The Miami Heat continue to value financial flexibility above overspending to increase their chances of competing for a championship. They're projected to generate over $80 million in cap space next summer and are looking to make a big splash.
The Simone Fontecchio run is over for the Detroit Pistons. In 91 games, Fontecchio posted averages of six points, three rebounds, and nearly one assist.
Simone Fontecchio, the Miami Heat's latest addition, is ready to embrace the team's renowned culture of hard work and resilience. In a recent video shared on X by @HeatCulture13, the 29-year-old forward expressed his admiration for the Heat's ethos, stating, “Everything I earn in my life/career I had to earn it.
Simone Fontecchio’s run with the Detroit Pistons has come to an end. The veteran sharpshooter is set to join the Miami Heat for the 2025-2026 NBA Season.
Robinson declined his $20M player option with the Heat on Sunday. The team expressed interest in bringing him back, but he received a better offer.
Detroit's been one of the league's best stories in 2024-25, and on Monday, it reminded the NBA how far it's come.
The 28-year-old played professionally in Europe from 2012-22 before signing with the Jazz two summers ago. He spent a season-and-a-half in Utah, then was traded to Detroit at this year’s trade deadline.
As the Detroit Pistons struggled on a nightly basis throughout the 2023-2024 NBA season, it became clear they were likely to sell off veteran players at the trade deadline back in February.
The 28-year-old played professionally in Europe from 2012-22 before signing with the Jazz two summers ago. He spent a season-and-a-half in Utah, then was traded to Detroit at this year’s trade deadline.
Terrible teams usually aren’t trading away draft picks at the deadline. But the Pistons really want to win 10 games.
The Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are giving us a light appetizer with some 24 hours to go before the NBA trade deadline.
The Utah Jazz may have stumbled onto something in the search to get more consistency from their current roster, and it’s coming from an unexpected source.
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