Donte DiVincenzo felt as though he was cementing himself as an NBA starter in Year 3 of his pro career. The wing was opening games for the championship-contending Milwaukee Bucks, starting

Thibodeau comes across as a madman because of his defensive principles and for riding his starters, but Thibs often brings the best out of players. DiVincenzo bet on himself and cashed in with the best season of his career, averaging 15.5 points with 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

The Minnesota Timberwolves needed more point guard help behind Mike Conley and it appears that will come in the form of Donte DiVincenzo.

Donte DiVincenzo’s journey in the NBA reflects his immense value as a versatile player. His recent trade from the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves solidifies his role as a Swiss army knife for a team aiming to elevate its success in the Western Conference.

Now that Towns is in New York, there is not a player or coach remaining from Brunson’s time in Minnesota. But these players already admire DiVincenzo’s toughness and grit, something they could have used last season when they flamed out against Dallas in the Western Conference finals.

The New York Knicks abruptly traded guard Donte DiVincenzo a few days before training camp. Based on Sunday's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he might hold a grudge about it. DiVincenzo yelled at the Knicks bench from the foul line midway through Sunday's preseason game with his new team,