JULY 8: The DiVincenzo signing is officially, the Knicks announced (via Twitter). “We are excited to add Donte to the Knicks family and view him as a perfect fit to the culture we continue to establish,” said team president Leon Rose. “Winning is in his DNA and he will provide us with versatility, three-point shooting and defensive tenacity.”
JULY 1: Donte DiVincenzo is headed to New York, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link), who hears from agent Jason Glushon that DiVincenzo has agreed to sign a four-year, $50MM contract with the Knicks. The deal won’t include any options, per Fred Katz of The Athletic (Twitter link).
The Knicks are over the cap, so they’ll sign DiVincenzo using the mid-level exception. The deal will reunite the former Villanova Wildcat with his college teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
DiVincenzo became a free agent this week after deciding not to pick up a $4.7MM player option to remain in Golden State. The Warriors didn’t have the ability to make a competitive offer for him due to CBA restrictions, so he became one of the most popular mid-level targets on the open market.
The 26-year-old appeared in a career-high 72 games, including 36 starts, in 2022/23 after signing with the Warriors. He averaged 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game. The 6’4″ guard, who made a career-best 39.7% of his 3-point attempts, also played in 13 postseason games this spring.
DiVincenzo will be another option on the wing for head coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks, who are finalizing a deal to trade Obi Toppin to Indiana. That move will help open up additional room below the luxury tax, allowing New York to give more of its mid-level to DiVincenzo.
According to Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link), after accounting for DiVincenzo, New York’s team salary projects to be about $4MM below the tax line with 14 players under contract. As a result of using the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, the Knicks will be hard-capped at the $172.3MM tax apron in 2023/24.
DiVincenzo was the No. 20 player on our list of 2023’s top 50 free agents.
As expected solid move
Great signing for NY. They still have some plans for the trade market I’d guess
Well, there you have it. The backcourt is now full. Hart and RJ at SF.
Now need to dump Fournier contract to open things up a little Obi trade didn’t get rid of enough salary
Just need to deal for Mikal Bridges and hire Jay Wright now.
Good move though, Nova produces some gritty players, guys that Thibs loves.
Donte DiVincenzo 4 years $50 million is a great deal for the New York Knicks. Just like Josh Hart was a shot in the arm for them. Donte DiVincenzo will be the exact same!!! With them moving Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers it’s going to free up some minutes for R.J. Barrett to play the backup 4 position when Julius Randle not in there. Julius Randle playing 36 minutes a game so R.J. Barrett will only have to do it for 12 minutes.
Donte DiVincenzo coming to the New York Knicks and Josh Hart back in the fold with Jalen Brunson this team is dangerous.
The New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is perfect for that New York culture and with Leon Rose running the front office this team is starting to look really attractive for a superstar player. They have plenty of assets and big market it’s looking really good for this organization. This is a winning move and Donte and Josh will instantly be fan favorites because they play really hard.
RJ isn’t playing the 4.
Barrett would be a blood strain on the ground playing the 4. A literal mouse in house for 99% of the NBA power forwards
I doubt even 20%. RJ was effective at the 4 in the limited minutes he saw there last year. He had no problem with the physicality there, almost welcomed it. Very few power 4’s in the league, particularly with 2nd units.
It was Toppin that struggled against physical PFs.
Giannis, Kat, Tatum, Mobley, Gordon, Siakim, Durant…
They play the 4. It’s not just about power, but rather skill and height. He’s not guarding them. As for second units, that can be said for most anyone.
Good player. It’s the full NT-MLE (or close to it). No SNT is possible here (GSW can’t sign him for this amount, so they can’t SNT him for it either).
Maybe they use the BAE on a PF (stretch), who might get some of Obi’s minutes. Although they might go to RJ or Hart.
That is why signing with GSW on a 1 year deal pays dividends in the long run. Good bench player that is like a swiss army knife.
He absolutely wilted when was needed most against the Lakers, so if the Knicks are going to use him as a secondary unit 15-20 MPG types he won’t be awful, but Kerr decided he was main unit minutes and that killed GSW’s entire season.
Only thing disappeared during the playoffs against Lakers was his 3 point shot. His defense and energy was still good. He is a good bench player for instant energy.
Your memory fails you Rings
He was solid vs Lakers game 2 on, really good tbh
He was horrific in the Sac series tho, it happens in small sample sizes
A 6th or 7th guy off the bench and occasional starter he is a good pick up for any team. Rings thinks every player off the bench should be Curry type of player and they don’t exist but in Curry.
“so if the Knicks are going to use him as a secondary unit 15-20 MPG types he won’t be awful”
He certainly isn’t starting the way the roster is currently constructed and Thibs plays his starters long minutes, so this is probably exactly how he’ll be deployed.
Starters: Brunson, Grimes, RJ, Randle, Robinson
Second unit: IQ, DiVincenzo, Hart, ???, Hartenstein
That’s exactly how I see it as well. Wondering if they feel Sims can replace Topin if the right mix/lineup is on the court. Should be an interesting year.
I’m thinking they will find a stretch 4. Maybe even bringing back Dougie McBuckets and making him a smallish 4. Knicks give up Fournier as a French mentor to Wemby in an even up swap.
Javale, Otto porter, GP2, Donte. Better than going to Lebron and ending up in Taiwan
I like that! Donte is a good player who will mix pretty well with Thibs
Where’s Al at he’s going to love this
This choker couldnt even chip playing with the GOAT team in the middle of their dynasty, what makes anyone think this playoff choker will help the Knicks in any significant way? Horrible move to give him 4 years, he’s 2 at most.
Give it a rest.
No
I watched GSW all season and I wouldn’t call him a “choker.” Bully for him getting a 4-year deal. I agree that 2 years would have been more realistic but we all know the Knicks overpay.
Yes Marty everyone who signs or plays for Warriors. Is the best ever. And everyone who leaves the Warriors suck now …….
You’re not even amusing anymore.
GS is like the sf giants get guys for cheap help them look better to get more money somewhere else lol
Yeah cause giving away Wiseman and Payton so you can pay Poole 28 mill is frugal.
This is such a Knicks move lol
Great move here, he fits the culture like a Glove, not to mention the pairing w Brunson
Think theres 1 spot left, Id target a 4 who could definitely shoot, would help if he was switchy and could guard the 3 but thats probably asking too much for the price point . I actually think Prince who the Lakers just got would be a better fit w NYK than LAL but spilt milk, theres some names still out there suitable
Swap Fourn for Barnes in an alternate universe and this is a 55+ win team – As stands 50+ should shock nobody
Prince would have been perfect for the open slot, both as to price (BAE) and skill set (defend multiple spots, hits 3’s). But Pelinka beat us to him. Happy with DiV in the fold, but we still need to hunt 3 pt shooting. A stretch 4 would be ideal. But probably not there for the BAE. A shooter that Thibs will play is close enough.
Please explain how he fits I want you to break it down by detail
Remember when they had Alec Burks…
He fits them. They needed help at the 2/3 besides Grimes, and someone that could should. Still not sure all the guys they have that have the ball in their hands
Yeah, I remember when we had Burks. I remember every Knick who shot 40% from 3 and defended multiple positions well. The thing I remember most about Burks, is that the 2k’ers ran him out of town. So, we move on.
Alec Burks was one of the better players on that team… just wasn’t right fit at the time.
Gives us good depth. And yes we need shooting. I think it’s a bit much. But money is never an issue with Knicks.
Still waiting on DeR ……. he puts us over the top. And makes this team a true contender.
I’m happy with Donte …… Knick fans will love him.
He will be a very good fit and he is exactly what Thibs likes. However does mean they have this rather large guards/undersized wings room.
Brunson Grimes IQ DiVancenzo Hart McBride Fouriner Barrett Keels
You’ve just given away Obi, think you desperately need a 6’9 forward that will bring some muscle to the team. Ideally you trade away Fouriner too.
Maybe you try work out a three team deal something like this…
Spurs: Evan Fouriner, Miles McBride and a second round pick (NY)
Knicks: Dorian Finney-Smith
Brooklyn: Doug McDermott and a second round pick (NY)
Knicks
Brunson Grimes Barrett Randle Robinson
IQ DiVancenzo Hart DFS Hartenstein
Brooklyn clear DFS’s deal for an expiring one, who’s more of a shooter and get a pick.
Spurs add a veteran guard and Frenchman to help their new young French superstar. Fouriner would also help the inexperienced Jones and fits Pops style. They also get McBride and a pick who the additional salary
Quickley, Fournier, Mitch, Grimes are players we can move. McBride will backup Jalen, he’s ready. We do need a backup to Randle. Stretch 4 would be nice.
IQ can back up Brunson
I’d rather see you guys keep Mitch and Grimes.
But yeah main point is try move Fouriner and add a back up 4
Names possible available
DFS, ONeale, Bogi, Boucher, Thad, Marcus Morris, RoCo, McDermott and Kyle Anderson
I think IQ will be moved after saying he wants a 9 figure extension. Having Donte lessens that sting
Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s moved either. Expensive and poor playoff performance. Better to move off him while the value is really high
Instead of a 3 team trade they could just swap Fournier for Dougie McBuckets straight up. As a backup stretch 4 he’d not be the worst choice
Insane overpay
Insane to think it’s an insane overpay, especially with some of the contracts given out.
With no Obi as backup 4 could they use Sims at 4?
Not a terrible call but he’s more valuable to them as a third center I think. A stretch 4 makes more sense to me but I wouldn’t mind this either
I was holding my breath when he said he was going to other interviews. Glad we got him.
Just One player away
Solid and a good fit for the Knicks. He just has to stay healthy for a change.
Lmao Typical Knicks
Says nothing cause he knows nothing …..
Obi doesn’t get mins. So doesn’t want to be here. I don’t blame him. His contract is up. Donte was available NOW ……… we need shooting and depth.
two 2nd rd picks alone is not enough for Obi. The world TYPICALLY agrees …..
Knicks got money available to sign Donte
Knicks got a 6.5 million dollar TE
Knicks got Two 2nd rd picks ….
So when we use that TE . Typical folks like you can hate on that player TOO.