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Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson during an April 14 game against the Chicago Bulls.

Former New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo is in for a long road to recovery.

Following a Knicks practice session at the top of the new week, Jalen Brunson spoke about his former teammate after hearing the devastating news.

“I talked to him last night,” Brunson revealed.

GettyJalen Brunson #11 and Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks celebrate during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2024 in New York City.

“He seems to be in good spirits. He’s formulating a plan, and I wish nothing but the best. It sucks to see. I think, honestly, after the game, that was like the first thing I heard. Looked it up and saw it. That’s my brother. Tough to see, but he’ll be back stronger.”

What Happened To Donte DiVincenzo?

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 26: Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 26, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

As the Timberwolves battled for their Game 4 matchup against the Denver Nuggets, DiVincenzo had to exit the game in the first quarter.

He was wheeled out of the arena before the game reached the second half, and already had a diagnosis of a torn Achilles prior to the game’s conclusion. The Timberwolves made it out of Game 4 with a gutsy win in the absence of DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.

But now they face a tough road ahead, as the former player won’t return, and the latter player is out for the rest of the first round.

DiVincenzo Could Miss Plenty Of Time

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts in the second half of play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The veteran guard became one of a few players to suffer a torn Achilles in the playoffs over the past year.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum went out in the second round last season and managed to return by March of the next year. Damian Lillard went out in the first round and missed the entire regular season. He remains out through the first round of the playoffs.

Then, there’s Tyrese Haliburton, who was out for the entire year. His injury occurred during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

It’s too early to put a full recovery timeline in play for DiVincenzo. The veteran guard underwent surgery and will focus solely on the early stages of his recovery, while rooting for his Timberwolves.

DiVincenzo, a one-time New York Knick and former Villanova teammate of Brunson’s, will have support from his former NY teammates throughout the process as well.