The Minnesota Timberwolves have no plans to trade Donte DiVincenzo this season as he recovers from his torn Achilles suffered during last year's playoffs. DiVincenzo is on a $12.5 million expiring contract as he enters Year 4 of his four-year, $46.9 million contract signed in 2023 with the New York Knicks.

There is some level of optimism that DiVincenzo could return later in the season, but there is caution not to apply pressure on him to return too early.

"In talking to people in Minnesota this week, we were discussing team expectations heading into the season," said Brian Windhorst 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."

DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.4 minutes while shooting 37.9 percent last season while playing in all 82 regular season games for the Wolves.

DiVincenzo is represented by Jason Glushon.