Simone Fontecchio News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Heat's perfect floor space next to Giannis may already be on the roster Simone Fontecchio is about to play a much bigger role on the Miami Heat next to Giannis Antetokounmpo than most realize.

4 DAYS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

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JULY 4 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

The Miami Heat's newest shooter, Tim Hardaway Jr, fit in the 305 The Miami Heat needed shooting, and they got shooting. Simone Fontecchio wasn't the only Heat sharpshooter signing of the day, as slightly a...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

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JUNE 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reports: Heat agree to deal to keep Simone Fontecchio Miami reportedly keeps its floor-spacing forward after he and the team agreed to a 1-year deal.

JUNE 30 • NBA.COM

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JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Heat brings back specialist as free agency tweaks around Giannis begin The Miami Heat will bring back shooting specialist Simone Fontecchio as they begin to tweak the supporting cast around Giannis Antetokounmpo...

JUNE 30 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Returning to Heat Fontecchio will return to the Heat on a one-year deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Miami will secure some additional shooting to spread the floor for Giannis Antetokounmpo. During 70 regular-season games in 2025-26, Fontecchio averaged 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 16.7 minutes per contest.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Could the Heat bring Duncan Robinson back in a Deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo? It was only a year ago that Duncan Robinson was traded to Detroit in a sign-and-trade for Simone Fontecchio. Now, in the present, the Miami...

JUNE 21 • SI.COM

Simone Fontecchio has the wing sharpshooting the Kings need The Sacramento Kings need to build wing depth, and small forward Simone Fontecchio is the free agent who can help with that.

JUNE 14 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Pelicans should target dream free-agent sniper with Troy Weaver connection The Pelicans need more shooting this offseason, and Simone Fontecchio’s connection to Troy Weaver could make him an ideal target for New Orl...

MAY 10 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Limited to six minutes Fontecchio racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block in six minutes during Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Hornets.

Impact Fontecchio was used sparingly as the Heat were knocked out of the postseason. Across 70 regular-season games, Fontecchio played a relatively minor role with 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 16.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte and Miami meet for play-in game

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APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Available for Tuesday Fontecchio (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets.

Impact After sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness, Fontecchio is ready to suit back up Tuesday. Unless Pelle Larsson (leg) winds up being unavailable, Fontecchio might not see a meaningful role in the frontcourt.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Fontecchio (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Fontecchio drew the probable tag for Sunday's game, but his left ankle injury is more severe than initially though and will prevent him from playing against Atlanta. Myron Gardner, Kel'el Ware and Keshad Johnson are all in line for more minutes Sunday in Fontecchio's absence. Fontecchio will end his fourth NBA regular season averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 16.8 minutes per game in 70 outings (nine starts). He will work on being cleared to return for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament clash against the Hornets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to questionable Fontecchio (ankle) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Fontecchio is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to being available for Sunday's regular-season finale. If he's unable to play, then Myron Gardner, Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson would each be in line to see a bump in their minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Fontecchio is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Fontecchio is dealing with some minor soreness in his left ankle, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's regular-season finale. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 24 points Fontecchio totaled 24 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 140-117 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Fontecchio not only led the way for the Heat in this blowout win over the Wizards, but he also notched a new season-high mark in points -- his previous season-high output was 23 points in a loss to the Magic on Jan. 28. Fontecchio can be a productive player when given enough minutes, and if the Heat decide to rest their starters again Sunday ahead of facing the Hawks, Fontecchio could be in line for another big role. If he retreats to the bench, however, his fantasy upside would be severely limited.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat

The Washington Wizards clinched the worst record in the NBA with a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Starting against Washington Fontecchio will start in Friday's game against Washington, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The Heat are down three starters, so Fontecchio will operate with the first five for Friday's meeting with the Wizards. In eight starts during the 2025-26 campaign, the 30-year-old has averaged 10.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 steals across 25.0 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Tuesday Fontecchio won't start in Tuesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Fontecchio got the start in Saturday's 152-136 win over the Wizards, finishing with eight points, one rebound, four assists and one steal in 19 minutes. However, with Tyler Herro (personal) back in the lineup, Fontecchio will head back to the bench.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing last-minute start Fontecchio is starting Saturday against the Wizards.

Impact The sharpshooter is a very late addition to the starting lineup after the Heat ruled out Tyler Herro for personal reasons moments before Saturday's tipoff. It's likely to only be a spot start for Fontecchio.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Monday Fontecchio is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Spurs, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Fontecchio started each of the past two contests, pouring in an efficient 21 points against the Rockets on Saturday, but he'll shift back to the bench Monday as the Heat roll out a starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. In 56 games as a reserve this season, Fontecchio is averaging 8.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Powell, Larsson & Fontecchio's status change ahead of Heat-Rockets: Injury Update The Miami Heat announced that forward Pelle Larsson (foot) and Simone Fontecchio (back) will play in Saturday nights game against the Housto...

MARCH 21 • SI.COM

Available to play Saturday Fontecchio (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Fontecchio popped up on the injury report due to a back issue, but the fourth-year pro has been cleared to play in Saturday's game. He'll likely start against Houston due to the absence of Andrew Wiggins (toe).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

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