BREAKING: Pistons acquire Simone Fontecchio from Jazz

The Detroit Pistons make a deal for a big wing with the trade deadline looming.

The Detroit Pistons have made a trade.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pistons have acquired Simone Fontecchio from the Utah Jazz.

In return, Detroit will send forward Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida.

Fontecchio, 28, has appeared in 50 games for the Jazz this season - averaging 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists per contest. He is a 39.1% 3-point shooter. At 6’8”, he brings the ability to play either forward position.

The Italian native is under contract through the end of this season, and will hit restricted free agency in the summer. Part of the reason the Pistons made this trade, per Wojnarowski, is to retain him long-term and now it will be easier for them to do just that.

Knox joined the Pistons earlier this season as a mid-season signing. In 31 games with the team, he averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and shot 33% from the 3-point line.

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