Wolves' Donte DiVincenzo a 'gametime decision' for Sunday's game against Suns

DiVincenzo was a late add to the injury report due to back spasms.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the first half at United Center in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2024. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was a late add to the injury report and is considered a "gametime decision" to play in Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to back spasms, coach Chris Finch said pregame.

UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of today’s game vs. Phoenix:

QUESTIONABLE
DiVincenzo - Back Spasms

OUT
Clark - Two-Way
J. Edwards - Two-Way
Miller - G League Assignment
Nix - Two-Way

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) November 17, 2024

The Wolves initially had a clean injury report on Saturday.

DiVincenzo, acquired during the Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the New York Knicks, has been one of the Wolves' key reserves this season. He's played in all 13 games and averages 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. DiVincenzo is often the first guy off the bench, routinely serving as the defacto backup point guard to Mike Conley.

If DiVincenzo is unable to play, that likely means more minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and it could be an opportunity for rookie point guard Rob Dillingham to see more action. Dillingham played his first non-garbage time minutes in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday when Conley was resting on the second half of the back to back.

The Suns have already ruled out Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal for Sunday's game.

The Wolves and Suns tip off at 2:30 p.m. at Target Center in Minneapolis.