The 2024-25 NBA regular season is less than a month away, and the New York Knicks made headlines late Friday night. The Knicks reportedly acquired Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster trade, including Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Recently, a new report explained the 27-year-old guard’s decision to leave the Knicks.
Isaiah Hartenstein’s exit and Mitchell Robinson’s delay in recovery forced the Knicks to trade for a center. According to the reported deal, the Knicks will trade stars like Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo for Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns.
Recently, SNY Knicks insider Ian Begley claimed that the shooting guard felt his role would be reduced at the Knicks with Briges’ signing, which prompted him to move away. Begley said, “DiVincenzo was probably going to be coming off the bench this season. Bridges would likely have taken his spot in the starting lineup. I can say confidently that DiVincenzo didn’t exactly love the idea of playing fewer minutes/a reduced role this season.”
No Nova Knicks: Fans React To Donte DiVincenzo’s Exit Reports
The report that Donte DiVincenzo is seeking an exit ends the idea of the “Nova Knicks,” which includes four former Villanova Wildcats (Brunson, Hart, Bridges, and DiVincenzo). NBA fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions to the report.
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The New York Knicks are coming off a strong regular season, finishing second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 50-32 record. However, their playoff run ended against the Indiana Pacers in the Conference semi-finals. Ahead of the 2024-25 season, the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets to boost their championship-winning chances.
