Simone Fontecchio News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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

The Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat hit the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

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

Miami takes on Houston on 3-game slide

Miami aims to break its three-game slide when the Heat take on Houston

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Fontecchio (back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Houston.

Impact With Andrew Wiggins (toe) ruled out, Fontecchio would likely be squandering an opportunity to start if he's unable to play. Kel'el Ware could be in line for an expanded role at power forward Saturday.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Fontecchio is replacing Norman Powell in the starting lineup for Thursday's game, and it'll be Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo joining him in the first unit. Through five starts this season, Fontecchio has averaged 9.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 treys per game.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10 points in loss Fontecchio had 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 loss to the Hornets.

Impact The Heat were a little shorthanded Tuesday, allowing Fontecchio to see an expanded role. It's worth noting, however, that Keshad Johnson made a really strong impression on the coaching staff, and he could be a threat to Fontecchio's minutes going forward.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp shooting off bench 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.

Impact Fontecchio made his return to the rotation after a three-game absence and took full advantage of the opportunity. Even though he saw an expanded role due to the absences of Tyler Herro (quadriceps) and Norman Powell (groin), as his 22 minutes were the most he's played since Feb. 11, he showed what he can bring to the table as a floor-spacer. As long as Fontecchio can drain threes with any consistency, he should find a spot in the rotation, although the inconsistent and limited role doesn't bode well for his fantasy prospects.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Fontecchio (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Following a three-game absence, Fontecchio will be back in action Tuesday. He may absorb a few extra minutes as well with Kel'el Ware (shoulder) sitting this one out.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Fontecchio is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a right groin strain.

Impact 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 his prior five appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heat play the Wizards on 5-game win streak

Miami is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Washington

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Detroit faces Miami on 3-game skid

Detroit is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Miami

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Fontecchio (groin) will not play Sunday against Detroit.

Impact Fontecchio will be sidelined for a third straight game Sunday and remains without a timetable to return. The Heat will likely continue to lean more on Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson in the meantime.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

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