Donte DiVincenzo Cleared of Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated in Three Weeks
Donte DiVincenzo, guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has received a favorable update regarding his recent left great toe injury. Initially diagnosed with a Grade 3 toe sprain after sustaining the injury during a game against the Golden State Warriors on January 15, DiVincenzo underwent additional evaluations which confirmed the injury as stable turf toe involving a partial tear of the plantar ligament. Thankfully, the results indicated that surgery is not necessary, providing a significant relief considering the potential recovery time associated with surgical intervention.
The Timberwolves announced that DiVincenzo is set to be re-evaluated in three weeks. This timeline aligns with the upcoming All-Star break, meaning he will miss several games, including the team's first game post-break, scheduled for February 21. Prior to his injury, DiVincenzo had entered the starting lineup and was contributing strongly, averaging 17.5 points in six games during his time as a starter.
- Injury Details: Partial tear of the plantar ligament, classified as stable turf toe.
- Initial Diagnosis: Grade 3 left great toe sprain.
- Next Steps: Re-evaluation scheduled in three weeks.
- Previous Performance: Averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game this season.
- Shooting Stats: 36.9% from three-point range.
This news is encouraging for the Timberwolves as they aim to maintain their competitive standings in the Western Conference.