The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-20) were dealt some bad news before Monday’s tip-off at 1:30 p.m. Central against the Memphis Grizzlies (27-15) at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Timberwolves’ injury report grew as guard Donte DiVincenzo is out indefinitely with a left big toe injury. He joined fellow Guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who’s out with a Grade 2 mid-foot sprain, and Center Rudy Gobert, who’s day-to-day with a right ankle sprain. Read on for further details surrounding DiVincenzo’s injury.
Donte DiVincenzo’s Injury
Donte DiVincenzo sustained a left big toe injury and was ruled out of today’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. DiVincenzo’s injury happened at the wrong time, as the Timberwolves sought to avoid a two-game losing skid on the road while the Grizzlies strived to achieve a three-game winning streak at home.
On Monday, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is out indefinitely due to left big toe injury and will receive additional opinion, sources tell ESPN. DiVincenzo’s foot has been placed in a boot. He was averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 assists, 42% shooting on 3s as a starter in last 6 games.”
DiVincenzo’s Stats
So far this season, Donte DiVincenzo has been averaging 11.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, while shooting 39.7% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range. In terms of the total career, DiVincenzo averaged 10.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds, while shooting 42.4% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range. It is a slight increase compared to the present stats in the scoring and shooting departments.
DiVincenzo’s then-and-now stats took a slight dip, but this is inevitable as NBA players get older each year and perhaps sustain injuries. DiVincenzo’s injury required his left foot to be placed in a boot, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. DiVincenzo recently entered the Minnesota Timberwolves’ starting lineup and scored a season-high 28 points in the Timberwolves’ 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors last Wednesday.
Minnesota’s Next Steps
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ next steps should include playing consistent basketball, getting healthy, and returning to the Western Conference Finals. Last season, Minnesota reached the Western Conference Finals for only the second time in franchise history but was eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in just five games. The Timberwolves’ lack of postseason was exposed, but this was a benchmark moment for the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves Guard Anthony Edwards emerged as a next-generation star player in the NBA. Edwards’ talents include excelling at both ends of the court and winning in crunch time, just to name a few. Edwards recently ripped the Timberwolves’ starters for two reasons. Slow starts, and rebounding, specifically boxing out. Edwards’ recent words resonated with most, if not most, fans, as the Timberwolves’ record was 21-19 through 40 games in the 2024-25 NBA season.
