Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Comes off bench for 20 points
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Fontecchio provided 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
Fontecchio was in a good rhythm between the second and third quarters, going 6-of-11 from the field over that stretch for 16 points, adding three rebounds and an assist. The rookie forward was unable to finish strong, however, knocking down just one of four field-goal attempts in the final period while missing all three of his attempts from downtown as the Jazz fell to the Lakers in their regular season finale. Fontecchio played 31 minutes off the bench and finished third on the team in scoring with 20 points to go along with nine rebounds, which trailed only Kris Dunn for the team lead.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Slides back to bench
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Fontecchio will rejoin the reserves for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Fontecchio has enjoyed starts in each of his last four appearances due to the absence of Lauri Markkanen (hand) but has been shifted back to the second unit with Markkanen back in action. Over that stretch, Fontecchio has averaged 11.8 points and 2.3 rebounds over 25.5 minutes.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Reaches double digits
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Fontecchio logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 122-114 loss to the Celtics.
Fontecchio's scoring is wildly unreliable, but this was a fine performance from the 27-year-old rookie. He's started five of his past six appearances, averaging 10.7 points on 37/33/100 shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Fontecchio is seeing extra time on the floor due to absences from Lauri Markkanen (hand) and Rudy Gay (back).
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Produces little in return
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Fontecchio had four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one assist across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 128-117 win over San Antonio.
Fontecchio returned to the starting lineup after missing last game with a toe injury and because Lauri Markkanen (hand) sat out. Fontecchio played just under 17 minutes and contributed very little Wednesday night. Other than a few standout performances in March, the rookie out of Italy garners little fantasy value right now.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Gets starting nod
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Fontecchio is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.
Fontecchio will replace Lauri Markkanen (hand) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Fontecchio is averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.0 minutes across his last four games starting.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Cleared for action Wednesday
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Fontecchio (toe) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Fontecchio has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after taking a seat during Monday's loss to Phoenix. With Lauri Markkanen (hand) and Rudy Gay (back) out, Fontecchio figures to draw another start at small forward. Over his previous four starts, the undrafted rookie from Italy has averaged 12.3 points in 29.0 minutes.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Questionable against Spurs
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Fontecchio (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus San Antonio, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Fontecchio is in danger of missing his second straight game Wednesday due to left turf toe. If he's unable to suit up, his next chance to do so will be Friday's matchup with Boston.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Out with turf toe
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Fontecchio won't play Monday against the Suns due to left turf toe, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Fontecchio has drawn back-to-back starts with Lauri Markkanen (hand) sidelined, but he appears to have picked up an injury and will take a seat Monday. It's unclear how serious the issue is, but Fontecchio's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in San Antonio.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Erupts for 26 points
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Fontecchio ended with 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Friday's 144-116 loss to the Bucks.
Lauri Markkanen missed Friday's game with a hand contusion, and it was Fontecchio who stepped up the most for Utah. However, the score became pretty lopsided quickly, and not a single player for the Jazz played more than 26 minutes. With Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson (finger) banged up, Fontecchio could make some noise in the final couple weeks of the season.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Gets starting nod
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Fontecchio is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Fontecchio will replace Lauri Markkanen (hand) in the starting five Friday. Fontecchio is averaging 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 31.0 minutes across his previous two starts.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Returns to bench
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Fontecchio will not start in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Fontecchio drew a spot start Monday in place of Lauri Markkanen (back) and scored 12 points over 33 minutes. However, he will return to his typical bench role with Markkanen back in action. In his last five appearances with the reserves, Fontecchio has averaged 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 19.4 minutes.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Scores 12 in spot start
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Fontecchio closed Monday's 128-120 victory over the Kings with 12 points (4-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), three assists and one rebound in 33 minutes.
Fontecchio picked up his second start of the season Monday, taking on elevated minutes as a replacement at small forward for the injured Lauri Markkanen (back). The rookie proved to be a useful option for those that streamed him for three-pointers, but he brought little else to the table and actively harmed managers' field-goal percentage. Despite the somewhat underwhelming line Monday, Fontecchio should be in store for another start if Markkanen remains sidelined again Wednesday versus the Trail Blazers.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Starting Monday
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Fontecchio will start Monday versus the Kings with Lauri Markkanen (back) unavailable, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Fontecchio recently had a 23-point game over 30 minutes, so he's certainly someone to consider as a streamer, given the opportunity he'll see in a starting role. Joining him in the first unit will be Talen Horton-Tucker, Ochai Agbaji, Kelly Olynyk and Walker Kessler.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Hits for 23 off bench
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Fontecchio posted 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Heat.
The 27-year-old rookie put together the best game of his brief NBA career, topping the 18 points he scored against the Warriors back on Dec. 7. Fontecchio has claimed a regular spot in the Utah rotation, playing at least 20 minutes in six of the last 11 games and averaging 8.7 points, 2.2 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.4 assists over that stretch. If his workload continues to climb over the final weeks of the season, he'll put himself on the fantasy radar in a lot of formats.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Enters starting lineup
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Fontecchio is starting against the Mavericks on Tuesday, according to Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein.
The Jazz will go smaller Tuesday evening with Walker Kessler out with an illness. Fontecchio is known for his perimeter shooting and has made five three-pointers over his last two games.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Goes for 16 points off bench
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Fontecchio accumulated 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Friday's 130-103 loss to the Thunder.
Fontecchio has not been a regular contributor for the Jazz, and he has scored in double digits off the bench just three times all season long. Regardless of the format, he doesn't produce enough to be a valuable fantasy contributor. There's a chance this outing was nothing more than an outlier, given he took advantage of the minutes he received in a blowout loss.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Remains in rotation Tuesday
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Fontecchio logged zero points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 102-94 loss to San Antonio.
Fontecchio saw meaningful minutes for the seventh time in his past eight games, although his production tells another story. While he has been able to crack the rotation, his value remains limited, and that's putting it nicely. He is outside the top 400 over the eight-game span and can clearly be ignored in basically every fantasy format.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Questionable Friday
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Fontecchio (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Fontecchio was unavailable Wednesday against Toronto due to left foot soreness, and his status for Friday's game is up in the air. His status shouldn't significantly impact Utah's rotation.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Sits Wednesday with sore foot
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Fontecchio didn't play in Wednesday's 131-128 win over the Raptors due to a sore left foot.
The 27-year-old rookie from Italy hasn't been a regular part of head coach Will Hardy's rotation since late December, so his absence Wednesday likely didn't affect how the minutes were divvied up among the Jazz forwards. Fontecchio can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Jazz's next game Friday against the Hawks.
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Jazz's Simone Fontecchio: Not listed on injury report
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Fontecchio isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Fontecchio was sidelined for the team's previous contest due to an illness, but it appears he's moved past the aliment and will suit up Tuesday. However, he's not expected to be part of Utah's rotation, as he hasn't played in an NBA contest since Dec. 26.
