Impact The rookie will miss a second straight game with a sprained left ankle. In addition, Utah is down Mike Conley (rest), Jordan Clarkson (hip), Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Collin Sexton (hamstring).
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SIMONE FONTECCHIO #19 - SMALL FORWARD - DETROIT PISTONS
6.4 PPG •
3.2 RPG •
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6.4 PPG
3.2 RPG
0.9 APG
Out Saturday Fontecchio (ankle) is out Saturday at Denver, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Downgraded to out Fontecchio (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Fontecchio has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Fontecchio is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Fontecchio is questionable following a season-high 18 points, including the game-winning dunk, in Utah's last contest. He enjoyed extra minutes opened up by Lauri Markkanen's (illness) absence and would likely continue to benefit if he were to miss again. However, if Fontecchio sits, Talen Horton-Tucker and Malik Beasley would see larger workloads.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides game-winning dunk Fontecchio accumulated 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 win over the Warriors.
Impact Fontecchio capped the career-best night with the decisive play of the game, as he took a feed from Malik Beasley on a fast break and jammed home a game-winning dunk with 1.4 seconds remaining. Both teams were short-handed, and Fontecchio received extra run in light of Lauri Markkanen's (illness) absence. Despite the promising game, Fontecchio is buried on the depth chart and will have limited opportunities if Markkanen's absence proves to be short-lived.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fontecchio lifts Jazz past Warriors in short-handed matchup
Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 on Wednesday night in a matchup of...DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets extra run Friday Fontecchio produced nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 21 minutes during Friday's 139-119 win over Indiana.
Impact Fontecchio saw a career-high 21 minutes in the blowout win and made good use of the opportunity, drilling three of four attempts from deep to finish with nine points. Though he didn't add much else in terms of counting stats, the rookie continued to show that he can contribute as a shooter at the NBA level. He's made 42.4 percent of his three-point attempts on the season and has knocked down three triples on three different occasions.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Friday Fontecchio (conditioning) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Fontecchio was able to clear health and safety protocols Thursday, and despite some conditioning concerns, it appears he'll be available if called upon versus the Lakers. In four appearances this season, Fontecchio has averaged 3.3 points and one rebound in 5.8 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Fontecchio (conditioning) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Lakers, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact It had been previously reported that Fontecchio would not travel with the team on their three-game road trip following a bout with COVID-19, but his questionable status indicates that he could be available Friday in Los Angeles. Fontecchio has recovered from his illness and cleared protocols but seems to still be working his way into game shape.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't make road trip Head coach Will Hardy indicated Tuesday that Fontecchio (COVID-19) is still recovering from his illness and won't travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, Eric W...
Impact Fontecchio remains in health and safety protocols, likely leaving him out of the equation for at least a few more contests. The Italian import posted 13 points and three boards in his lone extended run of the season versus Houston but has played a total of 23 minutes all season. He'll wait for the team to return home Nov. 7 for his next chance to suit up unless he recovers and joins the team later in the trip.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in protocols Fontecchio (COVID-19) remains out Monday against Memphis.
Impact Fontecchio will miss a third straight game after entering protocols last week. His next chance to play will come Wednesday at Dallas.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Fontecchio (COVID-19 protocols) is out Saturday against the Grizzlies.
Impact As expected, Fontecchio will need more time to exit protocols. Mike Conley (rest), Rudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols) and Walker Kessler (illness) are also shelved. We could see back-end roster players like Ochai Agbaji, Leandro Bolmaro, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Udoka Azubuike get more minutes.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Fontecchio has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Impact Rudy Gay (COVID-19 protocols) has also been ruled out for the contest, so Talen Horton-Tucker, Ochai Agbaji and Malik Beasley could be in line for increased workloads Friday in Denver. If Fontecchio can clear protocols quickly, there's a chance he could return for Saturday's tilt with the Grizzlies, but it's probably more likely he returns Monday.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to score Wednesday Fontecchio tallied zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound in six minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 win over the Rockets.
Impact Fontecchio was coming off the best game of his career so far against Houston on Monday when he posted 13 points and three rebounds while making three three-pointers in 16 minutes. However, it appears that the undrafted rookie will have an inconsistent role with the team as the Jazz have gotten off to a surprising 4-1 start.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for season opener Fontecchio is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Impact Fontecchio is available Wednesday after missing last Friday's preseason finale with a left quadriceps contusion. Fontecchio averaged 10.1 minutes over three preseason games but is not expected to see much playing time behind Ochai Agbaji and Malik Beasley during the regular season.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Friday Fontecchio won't play in Friday's preseason finale against Dallas due to a left quadriceps contusion, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Over three preseason appearances, Fontecchio averaged 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.1 minutes per game. It's not yet clear whether his quad issue will impact his availability to begin the regular season.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What should Jazz fans know about free-agent signing Simone Fontecchio? What do they get with the 26-year-old small forward who played last season with Baskonia in the EuroLeague?
JULY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Signs two-year deal with Utah Fontecchio signed a two-year deal with the Jazz on Sunday, Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.com reports.
Impact Fontecchio played for Baskonia last season, starting 11 of 17 contests and averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals. The 6-foot-8 forward shot over 42.6 percent from three and figures to be an outside threat in the NBA, though he'll certainly be tested on defense.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
