Donte DiVincenzo, a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is facing an indefinite absence from the team due to a significant toe injury. The announcement was made prior to the Timberwolves' matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
The 6-foot-4 guard, who is in his seventh season after playing college basketball at Villanova, had already sat out the team's last two games as a result of the injury. Head coach Chris Finch revealed that the timeline for DiVincenzo's return remains uncertain as they await further medical evaluation to determine the necessary course of action.
DiVincenzo's contributions to the Timberwolves have been notable this season, with averages of 11 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His recent performances had been particularly impressive, as he had been averaging 17.5 points over the six games leading up to his injury. Notably, he achieved a season-high 28 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors on January 15, which turned out to be his final appearance before being sidelined.
Acquired by Minnesota in a trade deal that involved sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks last June, DiVincenzo quickly established himself as a valuable asset to the team. His presence in the starting lineup since January 6 had been instrumental in the Timberwolves' recent performances.
As the team navigates DiVincenzo's absence, they will be looking to other players to step up and fill the void left by his injury. The Timberwolves will undoubtedly miss his scoring, playmaking, and defensive contributions on the court, but they remain optimistic about his eventual return once he completes his recovery process.
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