Pistons commercial market “to measure” on an expired contract

The Detroit Pistons “evaluate” the commercial market on the Simone Fontecchio transmission, which would clarify more than $ 8 million in a ceiling space, according to a Hoopshype report.

With the pistons who may have evolved without the free agents of Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroeder and Tim Hardaway Jr., withdraw Fontecchio from the books would give the organization 24 million dollars in a ceiling space to continue additions to their list.

Detroit was linked to many guards like Caris Lever, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Duncan Robinson at the start of the offseason to replace the trio of free agents possibly detangling.

The pistons were also linked to the center of Indiana Pacers Myles Turner, but Hoopshype reports that the leaders of the NBA expect it to return to the Pacers.

These activities require a certain space that unloads an expired agreement on Fontecchio, 29, could help to accomplish.

The Italian native was in three seasons of the NBA, with an average of 7.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for his career.

Acquired in a trade of February 2024 with Utah Jazz in exchange for Kevin Knox II, Fontecchio gave the pistons solid contributions to end the season, with an average of more than 15 points and 4.4 rebounds in 16 games.

Detroit the sign for a two -year contract in July 2024.

His contributions decreased last season as the pistons headed for the NBA qualifiers. Fontecchio played in 75 games, scoring 5.9 points and recording 2.9 rebounds per game while pulling 40.2% on the field and 33.5% in depth.

Pistons have young exciting attackers at Ron Holland II and Bobi Klintman, who should take steps forward for next season. This could allow the pistons to separate from Fontecchio and to concentrate money to a place of guard which seems thinner in front of the free agency.