The Minnesota Timberwolves are not looking to move Donte DiVincenzo as the veteran guard continues his recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered during last season’s playoffs.
DiVincenzo is entering the final year of the four-year, $46.9 million contract he originally signed with the New York Knicks in 2023. He is set to earn $12.5 million this season before becoming a free agent.
Minnesota remains hopeful that the player could make his return at some point later in the season, although the organization does not intend to rush his rehabilitation.
“In talking to people in Minnesota this week, we were discussing team expectations heading into the season,” Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective. “Specifically around guys coming off torn Achilles.
“People were pointing to Dame Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton, emphasizing how unpredictable recovery can be. Even when players are 16 or 17 months removed from the injury, like Jayson Tatum’s reinjury situation last year, you simply can’t take anything for granted.
“Because of that, the idea that the Timberwolves can count on Dante for significant contributions this year is unrealistic, and I don’t think they are.
“That said, after covering the NBA for 24 years, you learn how these situations play out: while Minnesota isn’t putting any official expectations or pressure on his timeline, they harbor a quiet hope that he could return before the end of the season and give them something.
“And to be clear, they have no plans to trade him.”
Before the injury, DiVincenzo appeared in all 82 regular-season games for Minnesota last season. He averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.4 minutes per game while shooting 37.9 percent.
