While Randle has been playing well for Minnesota, DiVincenzo hasn’t fit in with the Wolves. His scoring is down nearly 50% (8.6 points from 15.5 last season). After shooting 40% from three last season, it is down to 32%. He doesn’t seem comfortable in Minnesota. While he still has some stock, he could be included in a deal as the team is expected to be active trying to improve their chances to push for the playoffs.
A recent projected trade from Fadeaway World has the Wolves trading away the struggling guard DiVincenzo to the Memphis Grizzlies for Luke Kennard, Jay Huff, and a future second-round pick.
This trade gives both teams what they need in the simplest form. The Grizzlies get a defensive-minded guard that is capable of knocking down the open three. He would also bring some playoff experience to a young Memphis team.
For Minnesota, this trade gives them one of the most efficient three-point shooters in the NBA. Kennard is shooting 40% from three. He would provide an outside threat coming off the bench to help attribute more scoring to the second unit. He is nowhere near the defender DiVincenzo is, but it trades off with his shooting ability.
It’s by no means a blockbuster deal, but a small deal that could make a difference for both teams. The Grizzlies make a deal to help them take the next step to compete at the top of the West. Minnesota makes a deal to bring in some shooting and part ways with a player that hasn’t fit their team chemistry.