The Miami Heat appear destined to return to the NBA playoffs following their acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the postseason berth could mean even more for two players on the roster.
Several EuroLeague teams had interest in Simone Fontecchio this summer, but his priority was to continue his NBA career, relays Alessandro Maggi of Sportando.
Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
The Raptors and Clippers may be closing in on one of the biggest trades of the offseason. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, a deal sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto could be finalized as soon as Tuesday.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
The Heat have reached an agreement to bring back Simone Fontecchio, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that the free agent forward will be signing a new one-year contract with the team.
Including the preseason, the Miami Heat haven't had a ton of luck against the Orlando Magic this season, with an 0-5 record heading into this game. Tyler Herro remained out for Miami, while Davion Mitchell was once again downgraded from doubtful to out tonight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
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
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.
As the Detroit Pistons worked on collecting their second win since returning from the NBA All-Star break, they saw their veteran sharpshooter, Simone Fontecchio, leave for the locker room early.
As the Detroit Pistons worked on keeping the winning streak alive, the team lost one of its rotation pieces, as Simone Fontecchio left the game with a right-hand injury.
Detroit has long needed a reliable (and ideally young) sharpshooter to open up the game for its top contributors.
The Detroit Pistons finished with an abysmal .171 winning percentage last season, ending up with a 14-68 record. But there are reasons for hope in Detroit.
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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