Donte DiVincenzo Had Heated Exchange With Knicks Bench During Preseason Clash

Karl Rasmussen | Oct 13, 2024

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo reacts after making basket against the New York Knicks. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Donte DiVincenzo may have fond memories of his time with the New York Knicks, but the Minnesota Timberwolves' recent trade acquisition doesn't appear to be on the best of terms with members of the Knicks' coaching staff.

During Sunday's preseason clash, DiVincenzo could be overheard going back and forth with a member of New York's bench while standing at the free-throw line.

"This is what happens when they let you run the show," DiVincenzo appeared to say in the direction of the opposing bench.

The Knicks dealt DiVincenzo and Julius Randle to Minnesota as part of a three-team trade that saw Karl-Anthony Towns head to New York. This was their first meeting since the trade went down late into the offseason.

The verbal altercations didn't end there, however. After the final whistle sounded, he could be seen getting into it with assistant coach Rick Brunson, who is the father of DiVincenzo's former Knicks and Villanova teammate Jalen Brunson.

Have a look at their postgame interaction.

Donte DiVincenzo & Rick Brunson exchange words. 🍿

(h/t @IQfor3)

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Brunson could be seen walking over to DiVincenzo and saying something to him before the two were separated by players and coaches as they went back and forth.

New York won the preseason clash 115–110. DiVincenzo logged 27 minutes and scored 15 points to go with seven assists and three rebounds.

The two sides figure to meet twice during the regular season, with their first of the two clashes scheduled for Dec. 19 in Minnesota. They'll meet again in the new year on Jan. 17 at Madison Square Garden.

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