Simone Fontecchio News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Out for Friday's matchup Fontecchio (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Fontecchio will miss a second straight game after sustaining a left groin strain during Tuesday's win over the Nets. The Heat wing rotation is currently depleted with Norman Powell (groin) also sidelined and Nikola Jovic (back) listed as questionable, which should lead to expanded roles for Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware. Fontecchio's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Pistons.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Miami, seeks 7th straight win

Charlotte hosts Miami aiming to prolong its six-game win streak

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Heat surge past the Nets 126-110 as Brooklyn's skid reaches 10

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 21 and the Miami Heat beat Brooklyn 126-110, sending the Nets to their 10th consecutive loss

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Out with groin issue Fontecchio has a left groin strain and will not play Thursday against the Nets.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Garbage-time run in easy win Fontecchio racked up 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 win over the Nets.

Impact With the Heat fairly healthy, Fontecchio is falling out of favor with head coach Erik Spoelstra. The 20 minutes were Fontecchio's first time in double digits since Feb. 11, and the enhanced workload likely had more to do with the blowout nature of Tuesday's contest.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break

Bam Adebayo had 27 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams bef...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting role Monday Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Fontecchio is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Fontechhio is coming off an 18-point performance against the Hawks on Tuesday. He has started in 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.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 18 points in loss Fontecchio closed with 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Fontechhio scored 18 points, tallying double digits for just the second time in the past six games. Starting for the second straight game, Fontecchio also logged a season-high 34 minutes, highlighting the current struggles in Miami. While this was an encouraging performance, there is no need to overreact here. He should continue to be looked at as nothing more than a potential streaming candidate, in specific situations.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson has triple-double and Hawks spoil Miami's 2006 title celebration with 127-115 victory

All-Star Jalen Johnson had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, CJ McCollum added 26 points off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat 127-115 to snap a two-game sli...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

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