Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Sharp shooting off bench
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Fontecchio closed with 18 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 150-129 win over Washington.
Fontecchio made his return to the rotation after a three-game absence and took full advantage of the extended opportunity he saw due to the absences of Tyler Herro (quadriceps), Norman Powell (groin) and Andrew Wiggins (toe). Fontecchio's 22 minutes were the most he's played since Feb. 11, but the inconsistent and limited role doesn't bode well for his fantasy prospects moving forward.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Cleared to play
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Fontecchio (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Following a three-game absence, Fontecchio will be back in action Tuesday. With Kel'el Ware (shoulder) sitting out, Fontecchio may absorb a few extra minutes.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Probable for Tuesday
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Fontecchio is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a left groin strain.
The sharpshooter is expected to be available off the bench after missing Miami's last three contests, but he's not guaranteed to play a meaningful role. Before getting injured, Fontecchio had logged at least 20 minutes in just one of his prior five appearances.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Out with groin issue
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Fontecchio has a left groin strain and will not play Thursday against the Nets.
This is a new issue for Fontecchio for the front end of this back-to-back set. With this news, the Heat could rely more on Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting role Monday
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Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup with Myron Gardner moving to the bench and Norman Powell (back) inactive. In three starts this season, Fontecchio is averaging 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Provides spark off bench
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Fontecchio amassed 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 19 minutes during Sunday's 132-101 victory over the Wizards.
Fontecchio is carving out a solid role for himself in the Miami rotation recently. The sharpshooter has averaged 9.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 20.8 minutes per contest in his last seven games, while the Heat have dealt with several absences.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Coming off bench Friday
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Fontecchio is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.
Fontecchio is coming off an 18-point performance against the Hawks on Tuesday. He has started each of Miami's last two games, but he'll return to the bench for Friday's contest due to the return of Andrew Wiggins.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting nod Sunday
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Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup Sunday in place of Norman Powell (personal), drawing the nod over Myron Gardner and Kasparas Jakucionis. Fontecchio's lone start of the season came Dec. 15 against the Raptors, when he totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.
Fontecchio notched 23 points (7-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 133-124 loss to the Magic.
Fontecchio posted his best scoring output of the season Wednesday and was deadly from three-point range, with his six threes made also representing a season-high output for the four-year veteran. Fontecchio has been enduring a tough season in Miami, but he has shown signs of turning things around of late. He has scored in double digits in six of his last seven contests, averaging 13.7 points per game and shooting 48.9 percent from deep in that span.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Provides spark off bench
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Fontecchio notched 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Warriors.
The eight boards were a season high for Fontecchio on Monday. The sharpshooter is working his way back into the favor of head coach Erik Spoelstra, as Fontecchio has played at least 17 minutes in three consecutive games after falling out of the rotation in the Jan. 13 win over the Suns. Fontecchio's increased playing time has coincided with Tyler Herro (ribs) being unavailable again.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Good to go Thursday
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Fontecchio (ankle) will play Thursday against Detroit.
Fontecchio was able to shake off a questionable tag for this contest. The forward has played a minor role recently with 14.3 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Iffy for Thursday
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Fontecchio (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Fontecchio didn't participate in Wednesday's practice but will travel with the Heat for Thursday's contest. The 30-year-old forward hasn't logged double-digit minutes in any of Miami's last four games, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Rotating to bench
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Fontecchio will come off the bench Thursday against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat have elected to switch up the starting lineup Thursday, as Kel'el Ware will step into the first unit in Fontecchio's place. The 30-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his last five matchups off the bench.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Plays just eight minutes in loss
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Fontecchio registered zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two assists over eight minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.
Fontecchio's role has shrunk considerably over the last few weeks, as he has registered only one double-digit scoring performance in his last nine games. He also hasn't been shooting the ball well, averaging just 7.2 points on 31.0 percent from the field and 1.2 threes on a 20.8 percent clip in that span. Still, the sharpshooter is shooting 37.0 percent from beyond the arc on the season, so expect him to get his shooting numbers back on track in the future if he is given the opportunity to do so.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Hits two threes in win
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Fontecchio provided 10 points (2-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over the Warriors.
Fontecchio extends his streak of hitting multiple three-pointers to six but did not have a great shooting night Wednesday. On the season, Fontecchio averages 11.4 points and 2.6 threes on an astounding 47.6 percent clip, so expect him to post more efficient outings in the future.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Available Tuesday
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Fontecchio (calf) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.
Fontecchio has been dealing with a calf issue, which has threatened to keep him sidelined. However, he'll be good to go. He's played well so far this season, averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 61.5 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Drops 14 off bench in loss
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Fontecchio put up 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 125-121 loss to Orlando.
Fontecchio led the second unit in shot attempts and tied with Jaime Jaquez for pacing bench players in points and field goals made, despite playing 11 fewer minutes. Fontecchio will be an important piece within Miami's rotation moving forward, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on him as the season progresses.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Dry from deep in preseason loss
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Fontecchio (leg) totaled four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes in Monday's 119-118 preseason loss to the Hawks.
Fontecchio returned to action Monday after dealing with a minor leg injury but struggled from deep, missing all of his three-point attempts. The wing, acquired by Miami in a July sign-and-trade that sent Duncan Robinson to Detroit, will look to carve out a role as a bench contributor for his new team.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Sitting out Monday
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Fontecchio (lower leg) won't be available for Monday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Fontecchio is managing lower leg tightness, which doesn't sound like a serious issue. The sharpshooter can be deemed day-to-day prior to Wednesday's clash with San Antonio. With Fontecchio out of action, the Heat could choose to take a longer look at two-way player Myron Gardner on Monday.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Sent to Miami in sign-and-trade
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Fontecchio was traded to the Heat on Tuesday in a sign-and-trade deal that sent Duncan Robinson to the Pistons, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Pistons sent Fontecchio to the Heat to complete their three-year, $48 million signing of Duncan Robinson. Fontecchio served as a reserve forward for Detroit in 2024-25, averaging 5.9 points and 2.9 rebounds across 16.5 minutes per game in 75 regular-season appearances. The 29-year-old will likely have to compete for playing time off the Heat's bench with Jaime Jaquez, Nikola Jovic, Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith.
