Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo Announcement Is Good News For Injury Return
The Timberwolves said Donte DiVincenzo will have surgery on a torn Achilles tendon by the same doctor who repaired Jayson Tatum's injury.
heavy.comDonte DiVincenzo has been diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the postseason, with a likely long recovery ahead that could affect the 2026-27 season. He’s set to undergo surgery, and Minnesota’s notes indicate absorption of his minutes by teammates in the short term. [Sources: multiple outlets reporting the torn Achilles and upcoming surgery, including Shams Charania via ESPN and later confirmations from Timberwolves sources.]
Key details:
- Injury: Ruptured right Achilles tendon diagnosed April 2026.
- Immediate impact: Out for the remainder of the playoffs.
- Recovery outlook: Possible season-long absence; surgery performed soon after diagnosis.
- Team context: Timberwolves plan to reallocate minutes to players like Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland after the injury.
Illustrative note:
- A torn Achilles typically requires several months of rehab, with full recovery timelines varying by individual and surgical success. If you’d like, I can compile a brief, sourced timeline of typical Achilles rehab milestones and compare them to a few recent similar returns. [Citations based on ESPN/Charania reporting and team updates.]