Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams discussed the all-around skillset of Simone Fontecchio after Tuesday’s 118-110 road loss vs. the Miami Heat (22 points/4 rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/7-16 FG/5-12 3-PT/3-3 FT). (via Bally Sports Detroit): James L. Edwards III: “Simone played the entire fourth quarter, obviously had the hot hand tonight. He’s spent a lot of…
New Detroit Piston Simone Fontecchio spoke very highly of rookie Ausar Thompson’s phenomenal defense after Saturday’s 112-109 home loss vs. the Orlando Magic. (via Bally Sports Detroit): Johnny Kane: “One of the rookies on this team, Ausar Thompson, is establishing his identity as a lockdown defender. What did you notice about the way he was able…
The Utah Jazz have made a move ahead of the trade deadline, sending forward Simone Fontecchio to the Detroit Pistons. The 28-year-old Italian forward is heading to Detroit in exchange for Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round pick, and the rights to Gabriele Procida, the No. 36 overall pick in the 2022 Draft. Kevin Knox, 2024…
The Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics are intensifying their pursuit of Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, eyeing the player as a potential boost to their respective rosters ahead of the impending trade deadline. Sources close to the situation reveal that Fontecchio has emerged as a prime trade target for both playoff-contending teams, as reported…
