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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 2
Miami Heat Appear To Be Going All-In On Promising Newcomer
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.
Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / September 1
Fontecchio heats up in Eurobasket
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 1
Pistons Offseason Departure Makes History at EuroBasket 2025
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.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
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Simone Fontecchio News / Yardbarker / August 31
Heat sharpshooter makes history at EuroBasket
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.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 18
Why The Miami Heat Won't Waive And Stretch Simone Fontecchio
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
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / August 10
Miami Heat’s Recent Acquisitions Shine in Respective FIBA International Matchups
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.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Shocking Move in Store as Heat Considering Dumping Recently Acquired Italian Sharpshooter to Dodge Tax Implications
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.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / August 6
Miami Heat Reportedly Considering Releasing Player For Flexibility
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.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 11
Detroit Pistons Send Message to Miami Heat Sharpshooter
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.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Simone Fontecchio Knows He Can ‘Fit Right Into’ the Heat’s Gritty, Tough-Minded Culture
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.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8
What Simone Fontecchio takes ‘pride’ in will excite Heat fans
With the Heat’s newest acquisition in Simone Fontecchio after the Duncan Robinson sign-and-trade to the Detroit Pistons has been made official, the 29-year-old will now join a team and look to fill the void of the prolific three-point shooter.
NBA News / FirstSportz / July 8
Simone Fontecchio Reveals Touching Kevin Durant Incident Following Detroit Pistons Tenure
Kevin Durant is a certified legend when it comes to the amount of respect he enjoys from his peers. A unicorn in every sense of the word, KD has an unmatched reputation as an unguardable talent on the court.
NBA News / Field Level Media / July 7
Pistons acquire Duncan Robinson from Heat for Simone Fontecchio
The Heat and Pistons formalized their agreement that sends 3-point specialist Duncan Robinson from Miami to Detroit in exchange for Simone Fontecchio on Monday.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 5
How Much Heat Will Pay Ex-Pistons Sharpshooter Next Season?
Soon, the Miami Heat will acquire Simone Fontecchio from the Detroit Pistons. Recently, the two teams got on the phone and struck a trade, which will swap out Fontecchio for the veteran sharpshooter, Duncan Robinson.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 2
Simone Fontecchio Sends Farewell Message to Detroit Pistons
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Duncan Robinson lands with new team via sign-and-trade
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Sharpshooting wing joining Pistons on three-year deal
He brings one major talent to the table — the ability to stretch the floor.
Detroit Pistons News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29
Detroit Pistons Player Reportedly On NBA Trading Block
Simone Fontecchio has spent part of two seasons playing for the Detroit Pistons. He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 5.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 33.5% from the three-point range in 75 games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
Pistons show they have made incredible progress with blowout win vs. Pelicans
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / July 6, 2024
Pistons re-sign veteran wing to two-year deal
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / May 28, 2024
Pistons confirm that key RFA forward underwent toe surgery
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 7, 2024
Pistons latest trade shows their commitment to avoiding loss record
Terrible teams usually aren’t trading away draft picks at the deadline. But the Pistons really want to win 10 games.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7, 2024
Jazz acquire former draft bust in trade with Pistons
The Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are giving us a light appetizer with some 24 hours to go before the NBA trade deadline.
NBA News / Burn City Sports / February 7, 2024
Suns Miss Out on Acquiring Utah Jazz Forward Simone Fontecchio
Hours after speculation arose that the Suns were interested in Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, the 28-year-old was traded to the Detroit Pistons for a 2024 2nd-round pick.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 28, 2023
Jazz HC Sounds Off on Simone Fontecchio: 'He's a Warrior'
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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