Fontecchio is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Sinks four triples in preseason loss
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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.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting Saturday
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Fontecchio will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Scores six points in preseason
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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.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Scores 14 for Italy
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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 World Cup qualifier.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Returning to Heat
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Fontecchio will return to the Heat on a one-year deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Limited to six minutes
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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.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Available for Tuesday
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Fontecchio (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Hornets.
After sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness, Fontecchio is ready to suit back up Tuesday. Unless Pelle Larsson (leg) winds up being unavailable, Fontecchio might not see a meaningful role in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Not playing Sunday
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Fontecchio (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Fontecchio drew the probable tag for Sunday's game, but his left ankle injury is more severe than initially though and will prevent him from playing against Atlanta. Myron Gardner, Kel'el Ware and Keshad Johnson are all in line for more minutes Sunday in Fontecchio's absence. Fontecchio will end his fourth NBA regular season averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 16.8 minutes per game in 70 outings (nine starts). He will work on being cleared to return for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament clash against the Hornets.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Probable for Sunday
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Fontecchio is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks despite left ankle soreness.
Fontecchio is dealing with some minor soreness in his left ankle, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's regular-season finale. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
Fontecchio is starting Saturday against the Wizards.
The sharpshooter is a very late addition to the starting lineup after the Heat ruled out Tyler Herro for personal reasons moments before Saturday's tipoff. It's likely to only be a spot start for Fontecchio.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Won't start Monday
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Fontecchio is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Spurs, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Fontecchio started each of the past two contests, pouring in an efficient 21 points against the Rockets on Saturday. However, 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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Available to play Saturday
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Fontecchio (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
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).
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Notches 10 points in loss
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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.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Probable for Tuesday
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Fontecchio is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a left groin strain.
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 of his prior five appearances.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Out with groin issue
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Fontecchio has a left groin strain and will not play Thursday against the Nets.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting role Monday
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Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Provides spark off bench
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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.
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, while the Heat have dealt with several absences.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Coming off bench Friday
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Fontecchio is not in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.
Fontecchio is coming off an 18-point performance against the Hawks on Tuesday. He has started 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.
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Heat's Simone Fontecchio: Starting nod Sunday
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Fontecchio is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Fontecchio will step into the starting lineup Sunday in place of Norman Powell (personal), drawing the nod over Myron Gardner and Kasparas Jakucionis. Fontecchio's lone start of the season came Dec. 15 against the Raptors, when he totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.
