But Italian forward Simone Fontecchio hopes the trade is remembered for more than just the Heat's loss of Robinson. Fontecchio, the player Detroit sent to Miami to complete the transaction, intends to make the most of his Heat opportunity.

The sentiment from Duncan Robinson was heartfelt as the trade was finalized Monday sending the former Miami Heat 3-point specialist to the Detroit Pistons. The contract, however, was somewhat illusory.

MIAMI — Simone Fontecchio said he was asleep last week when he was dealt to the Miami Heat, but now is more than awake to his new NBA reality.