Simone Fontecchio News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Suiting up Friday Fontecchio (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Fontecchio will return from a one-game absence due to an illness. However, he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable with illness Fontecchio (illness) is probable for Friday's against the Pacers.

Impact Fontecchio is expected to be available off the bench Friday. However, he may not see a meaningful role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Fontecchio (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Indiana.

Impact Fontecchio is still under the weather and could hit the inactive list for a second straight game. However, his potential absence wouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Wednesday Fontecchio (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The veteran sharpshooter was previously listed as doubtful. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Pacers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Fontecchio is doubtful for Wednesday's game in Atlanta due to an illness, per Tim Reynolds of Associated Press.

Impact Fontecchio is unlikely to be available off the bench for the first time this season. His expected absence should have little impact on the Miami rotation.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Fontecchio is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn.

Impact Fontecchio came off the bench in the first two preseason contests but got the start in Saturday's loss to Minnesota. In three preseason games in 2026, the 30-year-old has averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds over 16.4 minutes per contest. His final opportunity to play before the start of the 2026-27 campaign will come Friday in Orlando.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sinks four triples in preseason loss Fontecchio mustered 14 points (4-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 24 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Fontecchio got the starting nod with several key contributors sidelined Saturday. The 30-year-old forward struggled mightily from two-point range but caught fire from downtown, finishing as one of five Heat players to score at least 14 points. He also led the club in three-pointers made.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Fontecchio is getting a spot start, with all the usual Miami starters receiving a rest day. Through nine starts last season, Fontecchio averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 triples per contest.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six points in preseason Fontecchio finished with six points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason victory over New Orleans.

Impact Fontecchio struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just one of his four attempts. The veteran forward will look to provide Miami with perimeter shooting and frontcourt depth, although competition for minutes could limit his fantasy relevance heading into the regular season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

76ers could trade for a sneaky shooting upgrade sitting on the Heat bench Simone Fontecchio might just be the ideal low-cost shooting upgrade the 76ers should keep close tabs on.

SEPTEMBER 11 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Scores 14 for Italy Fontecchio recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Italy's 78-76 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Friday's FIBA W...

Impact The 30-year-old re-signed with Miami on a one-year deal this offseason after averaging 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range across 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Miami's offseason additions have created considerably more competition for minutes, and Fontecchio will have to contend with a deep group of forwards that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Andrew Wiggins and Bobby Portis.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Fontecchio Chose Miami with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Mind After spending his first four NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat, Simone Fontecchio, the 30-year-old Italian for...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Simone Fontecchio admits he passed up more lucrative offers to stay with the Miami Heat | Sporting News Simone Fontecchio re-signed with the Heat on a veteran minimum contract.

AUGUST 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

JULY 12 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Simone Fontecchio quietly made the boldest claim about Giannis and Bam duo Miami Heat sharpshooter Simone Fontecchio just made an extremely bold claim about the Giannis and Bam duo.

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

Deadspin | Report: Simone Fontecchio to re-sign with Heat Deadspin | Report: Simone Fontecchio to re-sign with Heat

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

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