The Detroit Pistons extended a qualifying offer to Simone Fontecchio, making him a restricted free agent. The Pistons announced the move Saturday ahead of NBA free agency. If Fontecchio receives an offer sheet next week or later this offseason, Detroit can match it and retain the 28-year-old Italian.

The Pistons added Fontecchio in February from Utah in a three-team trade and the Jazz acquired Detroit's second-round selection as part of the deal and used it to take Duke's Kyle Filipowski in the draft No. 32 overall. Fontecchio averaged 15.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, making 42.6% of 3-pointers, in 16 games with the Pistons last season.