The Minnesota Timberwolves have already had to absorb a major blow with Anthony Edwards sidelined, but they just got a much more encouraging update on another key guard.
Donte DiVincenzo, who has been out since tearing his Achilles in the first round of the playoffs in April, is expected to return this season. That’s a significant turn from where things stood when the injury first happened, and it came directly from his doctor in a recent Timberwolves video.
“We can easily say you’re on schedule, if not certainly ahead of schedule through strength and all the numbers. Don’t dismiss the mental aspect of this.
I mean, you’re doing nothing but good. It’s important that you’re at least with the team.
It’s good that they see you and be a part of it. Mentally, for you, it’s important.”
“When this happened, the goal was to be back this season,” the doctor continued. “That’s not even a question.
When you go back, you guys, the team, but it’s mostly when you feel like you’re ready. When you feel normal.”
That kind of progress matters for Minnesota, especially with the season already wobbling. The Wolves opened 3-0, then dropped to 1-2 after Edwards was ruled out.
On its own, that’s not a disaster. But with the superstar expected to miss up to two months, the margin for error gets a lot thinner for a team with title hopes.
DiVincenzo’s return would give Minnesota a real lift. He was one of the team’s most useful players last season, bringing secondary playmaking, defensive energy, and reliable perimeter shooting.
In 82 games, he averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 40.6% from the field and 37.9% from three. His scoring dipped in the playoffs to 10.8 points per game, but he still contributed 3.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest.
There’s still no exact timetable for when he’ll be back, which leaves Minnesota waiting. And with the roster having gone through a major overhaul, DiVincenzo’s future with the team wasn’t exactly settled heading into the offseason. But this latest update, along with the Wolves’ commitment to him, gives the situation a much better feel than it had a few months ago.
Minnesota does have options in the backcourt, with Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu helping shore up the rotation. Still, DiVincenzo’s all-around impact is hard to replace. The Wolves will be hoping he gets back sooner rather than later.
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