Heat Acquire Sharpshooting Gem After Losing Duncan Robinson originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Miami Heat have secured a promising new sharpshooter, Simone Fontecchio, from the Detroit Pistons in a sign-and-trade deal, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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The trade comes on the heels of the Heat parting ways with their all-time three-point leader, Duncan Robinson, who has agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with the Pistons.
This swap marks the end of an era for Heat fans while opening a fresh chapter with an underrated Italian talent.
Fontecchio, a 6-foot-7 forward, brings versatility and a solid outside shot to South Beach. Last season with the Pistons, he averaged 5.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, shooting 40.2% from the field and 33.5% from deep.
His ability to stretch the floor complements the Heat’s dynamic play style under Erik Spoelstra, potentially filling the void left by Robinson’s departure.
Simone Fontecchio of the Detroit Pistons dunks.Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Fans on X have already dubbed him a solid piece, with some arguing that the Heat won the trade due to Fontecchio’s underrated potential.
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Robinson, who departs after making 1,202 three-pointers for the Heat, leaves behind a legacy that includes the 2020 and 2023 NBA Finals appearances.
His exit, facilitated by the sign-and-trade, allows the Heat to acquire assets while staying competitive under the NBA’s hard cap.
The move also aligns with the Heat’s recent draft and free-agency maneuvers, as they continue to reshape the roster around Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
Heat Nation braces for Fontecchio’s integration, hoping this Italian gem can reignite their championship aspirations after a disappointing sweep by Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.