Hours after speculation arose that the Suns were interested in Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, the 28-year-old was traded to the Detroit Pistons for a 2024 2nd-round pick.
During his time with the Jazz this season, Fontecchio averaged 8.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, he maintained a close to .400 shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
Initial reports suggested that the Suns and the Celtics were the two teams interested in Fontecchio, making the Pistons’ acquisition of him somewhat surprising.
While the Suns have yet to make a move with the trade deadline looming around 24 hours away, given Mat Ishbia’s aggressive nature, it is expected that they will make a splash.