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APRIL 15, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Out Sunday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact A right great toe contusion caused Fontecchio to miss the final 14 games of the season. However, before that, he was making an impact for the Pistons, who acquired his services at the trade deadline. In 16 appearances (nine starts) with Detroit, Fontecchio averaged 15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 30.2 minutes per game. The sharpshooter will be a restricted free agent this summer.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Fontecchio hasn't played since March 17 due to a right great toe contusion. His final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in San Antonio.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Fontecchio (toe) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Fontecchio has been out since March 18, and with just two games remaining on Detroit's schedule after Thursday, it seems unlikely we'll see him take the floor again this season.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Fontecchio will be unavailable for a 12th consecutive game due to his left toe contusion. It's not yet clear whether he'll return to the court before the end of the regular season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Fontecchio (toe) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Fontecchio will miss his 11th straight game Saturday due to a left big toe contusion. There is no timetable for his return.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Friday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact Fontecchio has been sidelined since mid-March due to a left toe bruise, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Whether he'll be back in action before the end of the regular season remains to be seen.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Fontecchio (toe) will be unavailable Wednesday versus Atlanta.

Impact Fontecchio has not played since March 17 due to a lingering left toe bruise, with Detroit posting a 1-7 record in his absence. The Italian's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Memphis.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Fontecchio (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Fontecchio will extend his streak of missed games to eight due to a left toe contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fontecchio (toe) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Friday will mark Fontecchio's seventh straight game on the inactive list, and considering there haven't been any reports of him practicing and he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tip-off, it's safe to assume he's still not close. He belongs on the waiver wire in re-draft formats.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Wednesday Fontecchio (toe) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Fontecchio has not taken the court since March 17 while dealing with a bruised toe, and he will remain sidelined Wednesday. Detroit's wing rotation has been gashed, with Quentin Grimes (knee) also set to be unavailable. Troy Brown and Tosan Evbuomwan will likely retain 20-30 minutes roles Wednesday.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Fontecchio will miss a fifth straight game due to a bruised left toe. Troy Brown and Chimezie Metu are candidates for increased playing time until Fontecchio is cleared to return.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Fontecchio (toe) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Fontecchio's absence will mark his fourth straight game missed due to a bruised left toe. The reserve forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Knicks.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Boston Fontecchio (toe) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Fontecchio's absence streak will extend to three games Friday while dealing with a left big toe contusion. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with New Orleans.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press

Impact Fontecchio will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a left big toe contusion. However, once he's cleared to return, he could see increased usage since Ausar Thompson (illness) and Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) have been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Troy Brown, Tosan Evbuomwan and newly acquired Chimezie Metu could see increased work Wednesday.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indiana Fontecchio (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Fontecchio is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left big toe contusion. If Fontecchio is ruled out yet again, Stanley Umude will likely continue to start.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fontecchio and Cade Cunningham (toe) have been downgraded from questionable to out and will join Ausar Thompson (illness) on the sidelines. Evan Fournier, Marcus Sasser and Troy Brown are candidates for increased roles, but Jaden Ivey should lead the offensive charge.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Fontecchio is questionable for Monday's game against Boston with a left toe contusion.

Impact This sounds like a day-to-day issue for Fontecchio, but the Pistons could err on the side of caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Fontecchio played 35 minutes Sunday night, producing 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks. If he's unable to suit up, the Pistons would likely need to use a committee approach to soak up his minutes with so many injuries on the roster.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 24 points Friday Fontecchio provided 24 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 108-95 loss to the Heat.

Impact Fontecchio continues to show out since being traded to the Pistons at the trade deadline. He's now started in three-straight games and has scored in double digits in six of his last seven appearances. Fontecchio is averaging 16.0 points on 47.8 percent shooting (including 44.9 percent from three on 6.1 3PA/G), 4.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 31.5 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as new sidekick Fontecchio posted 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 114-97 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Fontecchio shooting prowess and off-ball contributions have provided invaluable spacing and wing playmaking to Detroit's rotation -- highlighted by Cade Cunningham's driving lanes being improved and his double-team frequency being lessened. Fontecchio can't be relied on for much outside of scoring output on a nightly basis, but his two-way grit is a rising part of his game.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Monday Fontecchio will start Monday's game against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Ausar Thompson (illness) sidelined, Fontecchio will move into the starting lineup again. Since joining Detroit at the trade deadline, Fontecchio has averaged 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 28.3 minutes across 12 appearances (five starts).

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops career-best performance Fontecchio closed Saturday's 142-124 loss to the Mavericks with 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Fontecchio started the game on the bench but ended up having a starter-like workload after Ausar Thompson (illness) left the game in the first half and never returned. Fontecchio, who has now scored at least 20 points in three of his 12 appearances since joining the Pistons via trade before the deadline, could find himself in a starting role Monday against the Hornets in case Thompson is not 100 percent ready to return.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How did Simone Fontecchio Make this?! 😱

MARCH 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Hits five threes vs. Miami Fontecchio closed with 22 points (7-16 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 118-110 loss to the Heat.

Impact Fontecchio continues to take advantage of the additional playing time in Detroit after being traded by Utah at the Feb. 8 deadline. The rookie forward has now played 10 games with the Pistons and has averaged 15.0 points on 46.7 percent shooting (including 41.5 percent from three), 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.4 minutes per game in that span.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing off bench Fontecchio chipped in 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 113-91 loss to the Magic.

Impact The 28-year-old forward lost his starting spot a few games ago when Isaiah Stewart returned to the lineup, but Fontecchio has stayed productive. He's drained multiple three-pointers in eight of nine games since being acquired by the Pistons, averaging 14.2 points, 3.3 boards, 2.4 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals for his new team while shooting 41.5 percent from long distance.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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