As the NBA trade deadline draws nearer, teams have begun making their first exchanges, with one notable change being Simone Fontecchio’s move.
An exciting period lies ahead as we are likely to witness a significant number of changes in the NBA league. One of the first trades involves the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz. According to information from Adrian Wojnarowski, Simone Fontecchio will be joining the ranks of the Detroit Pistons.
On the other hand, the Utah Jazz, as part of this trade, will receive Kevin Knox and a second-round pick in the upcoming draft. Additionally, the rights to Gabriele Procida now belong to the Utah team. The same source indicates that the Detroit Pistons see potential for long-term collaboration with Simone Fontecchio, even though the Italian will be a free agent in the summer.
Fontecchio began his career at Virtus, before playing for Milano, Cremona, Reggio Emilia, Alba Berlin, and Baskonia before moving to the NBA. This season, he averages just under nine points and 3.5 rebounds per game.