Simone Fontecchio

Simone Fontecchio

30-Year-Old ForwardF
Miami Heat  NBA  
Miami Heat
Out
Injury Groin
Est. Return 3/10/2026
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After a promising 2023-24 campaign, Fontecchio's role with the Pistons was subdued last season, ending with averages of just 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 16.5 minutes per game. Detroit subsequently decided to move in a different direction, moving him to Miami during the offseason in return for Duncan Robinson. The change of scenery is unlikely to warrant any significant changes when it comes to opportunities, with Fontecchio likely battling for backup minutes behind the likes of Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo, both of whom are entrenched as the starters. Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic are also still around, complicating matters further. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pistons in July of 2024. Traded to the Heat in July of 2025.
Won't play Sunday
FMiami Heat
Groin
March 7, 2026
Fontecchio (groin) will not play Sunday against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
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.
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How does Simone Fontecchio compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
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    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Block %
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True Shooting %
55.3%
 
Effective Field Goal %
51.4%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
70.2%
 
Free Throw Rate
22.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
4.7%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.2%
 
Total Rebound %
9.4%
 
Assist %
11.6%
 
Steal %
1.3%
 
Block %
0.8%
 
Turnover %
7.6%
 
Usage %
19.8%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
15.5
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Despite an encouraging end to the 2022-23 season, Fontecchio remains an afterthought in most fantasy formats. His strong production down the stretch last year came as the team shifted into playing their depth pieces, seeking a high draft pick. He was outside the top 400 in standard formats, a range that is likely to be on the cards once again. Playing behind the likes of Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk, as well as the recently acquired John Collins and Taylor Hendricks, Fontecchio is obviously the odd man out when it comes to minutes.
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Out for Friday's matchup
FMiami Heat
Groin
March 6, 2026
Fontecchio (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
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Out with groin issue
FMiami Heat
Groin
March 4, 2026
Fontecchio has a left groin strain and will not play Thursday against the Nets.
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Garbage-time run in easy win
FMiami Heat
March 4, 2026
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.
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Starting role Monday
FMiami Heat
February 9, 2026
Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Provides spark off bench
FMiami Heat
February 9, 2026
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.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May be moved
FMiami Heat
January 17, 2026
Fontecchio has surfaced as a possible trade chip due to his expiring contract and reliable three-point shooting, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Rival teams value his floor spacing and short-term financial flexibility, so this makes some sense. He could be included as a secondary piece in a larger deal, and if the rumors about Ja Morant possibly joining the Heat are true, Fontecchio would likely be shipped to Memphis as part of that trade.
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