Italian forward Simone Fontecchio intends to sign a one-year deal to return to the Miami Heat.
Italian forward Simone Fontecchio is set to remain with the Miami Heat next season.
MIN
16.6
PTS
8.4
FG%
48.8%
REB
3
AS
1.4
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Fontecchio intends to sign a one-year deal to return to Miami.
This season, Fontecchio appeared in 70 games for the Heat, averaging 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 37.5% from three-point range.
Miami continues building around Giannis after blockbuster trade
Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest move of the offseason, but it also left Miami with limited room to spend in free agency.
That means the Heat are expected to focus on players who can fill specific roles rather than pursue another marquee signing.
Fontecchio appears to be a good fit around Giannis due to his ability to knock down shots from long range and his versatility on both ends of the court.
Earlier, it was also announced that key forward Andrew Wiggins signed a new three-year, $64 million contract to stay with the franchise.
Beal officially declined his $5.6 million player option for the upcoming season, making himself an unrestricted free agent.
According to The Stein Line, league sources believe the Heat also have strong interest in veteran guards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Mike Conley, as the franchise looks to strengthen its backcourt around its new superstar.
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