Max Strus is expected to miss 3-4 months with an injury, creating a pressing need for the Cleveland Cavaliers to replace his shooting. Simone Fontecchio represents a low-cost, viable trade target who provides reliable three-point shooting. The Miami Heat could move on from Fontecchio to create additional cap space and avoid exceeding the luxury tax. Miami may prefer to convert that roster spot into a big man, but the team appears open to exploring trades or waivers. Cleveland's tax situation could complicate a 1-for-1 swap, potentially requiring a third or fourth team. Even a part-time shooter like Fontecchio could cover much of Strus' early absence.
The Miami Heat could surprisingly offer an unexpected lifeline to the Cleveland Cavaliers after it was reported that their noted sharp-shooting wing Max Strus is expected to miss 3-4 months with an injury. If the Cavs wanted a cheap replacement, they should look no further than Simone Fontecchio as a potential trade target. And the Heat should be willing to oblige.
If Miami is looking for a way to create even more cap space (in order to sign another player without crossing into the luxury tax), it should be willing to move on from Fontecchio's contract. The Cavs, all of a sudden, could be a prime landing spot. Maybe the Heat wants to see at least the start of the season play out with Fontecchio on the roster, but there were some whispers that the team was open to waiving him just a few weeks ago.
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