Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo sidelined indefinitely with toe injury after move to starting lineup

Just six games after moving into the starting lineup, Minnesota Timbewolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is sidelined indefinitely with a toe injury.

The Timberwolves announced the injury Monday afternoon ahead of their Martin Luther King Jr. Day game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury is a Grade 3 sprain to DiVincenzo’s left big toe. He suffered it on Wednesday against the Warriors and had missed two games with the injury prior to Monday.

Per the Timberwolves, they’re seeking a second opinion to determine the best treatment options. DiVincenzo was wearing a walking boot in Minnesota’s locker room prior to the game against the Grizzlies.

DiVincenzo joined the Timberwolves in the offseason in the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for a package that also included Julius Randle and a first-round pick. DiVincenzo started the season coming off the bench, but moved into the starting lineup in favor of Mike Conley on Jan. 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

In six games as a starter, DiVincenzo averaged 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 42.1% (24 of 57) from 3-point distance. In 40 games total in Minnesota, DiVincenzo has averaged 11 points 3.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 36.9% from 3.

The Timberwolves were 4-2 in the games since DiVincenzo moved into the starting lineup. After advancing to the Western Conference finals last season, they entered Monday at 22-20, good for eighth place in the West.