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Timberwolves Name Donte DiVincenzo Starting PG for 2025-26

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, will start for the 2025-26 season, replacing Mike Conley.
The decision follows Mike Conley's decline in performance, as he averaged career-lows last season.
Donte DiVincenzo averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 assists last season.
Conley remains a vital asset off the Timberwolves' bench.
The Timberwolves open the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NBA Draft Lottery, held on May 1, marked a transformative shift in how teams selected players, with the New York Knicks winning the first pick and choosing Patrick Ewing. This change influenced team strategies, prompting franchises like the Minnesota Timberwolves to focus on strategic acquisitions to enhance competitiveness, reflecting ongoing adaptations in the evolving landscape of professional basketball.

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Story summary

Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, will start for the 2025-26 season, replacing Mike Conley.
The decision follows Mike Conley's decline in performance, as he averaged career-lows last season.
Donte DiVincenzo averaged 14.6 points and 4.1 assists last season.
Conley remains a vital asset off the Timberwolves' bench.
The Timberwolves open the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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