Knicks Predicted to Reunite Jalen Brunson With Villanova Teammate in Trade With Timberwolves

New York also made some notable additions in free agency as they signed both Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to upgrade their bench, which was a major problem last season.

The Knicks also have another roster spot open that they are expected to use to sign another veteran player to bolster their second unit.

Knicks predicted to reunite with Donte DiVincenzo

While the Knicks’ roster is almost completely set for the upcoming season, Sports Illustrated’s Dave Holcomb recently released a mock trade that would see them reunite Brunson with one of his former teammates at Villanova.

In the trade, the Knicks would send Miles McBride and Yabusele to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Donte DiVincenzo.

Of course, DiVincenzo played alongside Brunson, Hart and Bridges in college at Villanova and he also spent one season with the Knicks during the 2023-24 season.

New York then traded the 28-year-old guard to Minnesota during the 2024 offseason in the trade that landed them Towns.

DiVincenzo saw his role in Minnesota last year decrease compared to his role with the Knicks the season prior, though he was still a key piece off the bench for the Timberwolves last season.

Despite this, a return to New York could not only be a solid move for DiVincenzo as he would likely become their sixth man, but it would also be a massive boost to the Knicks’ bench, especially their offense.

While that may be the case, moving on from two key bench pieces in McBride and newly acquired big man Yabusele would be a tough move for the Knicks to make, especially as they would be swapping two players for one as they continue to look at ways to bolster their depth.

Because of this, it is likely that the Knicks would hold off on making this trade unless the Timberwolves would accept an offer that includes only one player and potentially draft capital.