DiVincenzo will have surgery Sunday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered in the Timberwolves' Game 4 win over the Nuggets, and the official injury report now lists him as out. Minnesota is set to open the 2026-27 season without its starting guard, with an expected return date of April 1, 2027.
What happened
The Timberwolves' official injury report from Sunday, Sep. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET lists Donte DiVincenzo as out with a right Achilles injury, marking his first appearance on the report. DiVincenzo will undergo surgery Sunday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, an injury he suffered during Minnesota's Game 4 win over the Nuggets on Saturday. The team's expected return date for DiVincenzo is April 1, 2027.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota opens the 2026-27 season at Milwaukee on Monday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. ET, and DiVincenzo will not be available. He averaged 30.4 minutes, 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 82 games last season, and the Timberwolves will lean on Ayo Dosunmu and Mike Conley to pick up his backcourt minutes. Anthony Edwards (35.0 minutes, 28.8 points), Julius Randle (33.0 minutes, 21.1 points) and Jaden McDaniels (31.7 minutes, 14.8 points) remain the core of the rotation. The 2026-27 season has not started, so Minnesota has no record yet with or without him.
What to watch
The Timberwolves' next injury report will provide any updates on DiVincenzo's recovery. His expected return date is April 1, 2027, meaning he is ticketed to miss the start of the 2026-27 season, including the Oct. 5 opener at Milwaukee. Minnesota will monitor his rehab from the ruptured right Achilles tendon as the schedule unfolds.
Is Donte DiVincenzo playing at Bucks on Oct. 5?
No. DiVincenzo is out after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon and will not be available for Minnesota's game at Milwaukee on Monday, Oct. 5.
When will Donte DiVincenzo be back?
His expected return date is April 1, 2027, according to the Timberwolves' official injury report.