Simone Fontecchio News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

The best shooter in the NBA plays for... the Miami Heat? Simone Fontecchio, acquired for Duncan Robinson, has been on fire for the first five games, entering Sunday against the Los Angeles Laker

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Available Tuesday Fontecchio (calf) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Fontecchio (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Fontecchio was initially considered questionable, but now he's on track to suit up. The sharpshooter is off to a great start to the season with averages of 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.7 three-pointers.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Fontecchio (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Fontecchio is dealing with left calf soreness and is in jeopardy of missing his first game this season. The 29-year-old forward has provided a spark off the Heat's bench through three regular-season games, averaging 13.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per contest. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jaime Jaquez, Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson are candidates for increased minutes.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Powell scores 29 as Heat beat Knicks 115-107 in Miami's home opener

Norman Powell scored 29 points, and Bam Adebayo added 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Sunday night

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops 14 off bench in loss 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.

Impact 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 less minutes. Fontecchio will be an important piece within Miami's rotation moving forward, so fantasy manager should keep an eye on him as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dry from deep in preseason loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Fontecchio (leg/rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Fontecchio has been dealing with a minor leg injury and was cleared to face Orlando earlier Sunday. However, Miami has reversed that decision, possibly giving Fontecchio the night off along with other key players to set up a dress rehearsal Monday against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Orlando Fontecchio (leg) will play in Sunday's preseason game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Fontecchio (leg) was limited at Friday's practice, but the Heat are confident enough to let him play through the issue Sunday which is a good sign.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Fontecchio (leg) was limited at Friday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Fontecchio is managing lower leg tightness that has sidelined him for the past few days. By getting in a limited session Friday, it sounds like he has a chance to return for Sunday's exhibition against Orlando.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. San Antonio Fontecchio (leg) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Fontecchio continues to deal with a lower leg injury that has kept him sidelined during practice and for preseason games. The next chance for him to suit up and play will be Sunday against the Magic.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday Fontecchio (leg) was not on the practice floor Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Fontecchio was one of three players not practicing Tuesday, with Tyler Herro (ankle) and Terry Rozier (hamstring) also on the mend. The Italian import remains doubtful to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Fontecchio (lower leg) won't be available for Monday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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 Myron to take a longer look at two-way player Myron Gardner on Monday.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Ringer Predicts One Heat Off-Season Signing Could Tilt 2025 NBA Season A lot has been made of some of the new faces entering the Heat locker room this upcoming season, including Norman Powell, Simone Fontecchio,...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

ASK IRA: Is there a Heat rotation that accommodates both Jakucionis and Fontecchio? With considerable roster depth, can there still be a Miami Heat carve out for Kasparas Jakucionis and Simone Fontecchio?

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Pistons' flop makes history and shows he deserved another chance Italian captain Simone Fontecchio shows his skill in EuroBasket after the Pistons sent him packing.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

ASK IRA: Is Simone Fontecchio setting himself up as a Heat featured Italian entree? Have the Miami Heat found their next shooting star in Simone Fontecchio?

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

ASK IRA: Is international intrigue a dangerous offseason game for Heat? Is having Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio competing internationally in the Miami Heat’s best interest?

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Simone Fontecchio's Heat audition will soon hit the international stage A strong showing at EuroBasket could help make Fontecchio a rotation regular.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Duke commit Dame Sarr to skip 2025 EuroBasket Championship with Italy Dame Sarr was among the players selected to Italy's preliminary roster, along with Donte DiVincenzo, Simone Fontecchio and Danilo Gallinari.

JULY 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Pistons Forward Is Still on the Trade Block After Day 1 of Free Agency The Detroit Pistons still need to part ways with Simone Fontecchio

JULY 13, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Kevin Durant Reportedly Did Everything He Could to Lure in Heat's Recently Acquired Hidden Gem Kevin Durant’s surprising attempt to recruit Miami Heat’s new hidden gem Simone Fontecchio has fans buzzing about the Italian sharpshooter’s...

JULY 8, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Pistons acquire Duncan Robinson from Heat for Simone Fontecchio The Heat and Pistons formalized their agreement that sends 3-point specialist Duncan Robinson from Miami to Detroit in exchange for Simone F...

JULY 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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