Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo "is being viewed as a possible trade candidate for several contending teams," per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.

"Donte DiVincenzo is being viewed as a possible trade candidate for several contending teams around the league, sources said. While the Timberwolves value DiVincenzo's skillset, the 27-year-old combo guard was not thrilled with the idea of coming off the bench after being traded. For a second apron team like Minnesota, moving DiVincenzo could help create a little bit of flexibility and a path to moving out of the second apron next offseason. Right now, there are no indications that the Timberwolves will want to move their newly acquired guard."

The Timberwolves just acquired DiVincenzo and Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns on Oct. 2, so this report is a surprising development fewer than two months after the ex-Villanova star landed in Minneapolis.

Through 15 games (all off the bench), DiVincenzo has struggled offensively, scoring 9.5 points on 34.8 percent shooting (32.4 percent from three).

However, he's only one year removed from a good season in New York, where he scored 15.5 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting (40.1 percent from three).

As for a potential landing spot via trade, Siegel posted the Golden State Warriors. DiVincenzo played in Golden State during the 2022-23 season, averaging 9.4 points over 72 games (36 starts). With De'Anthony Melton (torn ACL) out for the season, the Warriors could use another guard for the rotation.

Per Siegel:

"Donte DiVincenzo, Jordan Clarkson, Matisse Thybulle, and Pat Connaughton are worth mentioning in connection to the Dubs, seeing as they all make less than what Melton is earning this year. Other than Connaughton, none of these players are viewed as definite trade candidates for any team this season.

"The Minnesota Timberwolves just acquired DiVincenzo in their blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the New York Knicks, and head coach Chris Finch is very fond of the combo guard's abilities on both ends of the court. The problem is that his role has fluctuated since arriving in Minnesota, and the Timberwolves are struggling at 8-7 overall. Should tensions continue to rise, various teams around the league will be monitoring DiVincenzo's availability. He was a player the Warriors really wanted to keep before he signed a four-year deal with the Knicks in 2023."

It's been a rough start for Minnesota, which has gone 8-7 after a 56-26 season last year that ended with a Western Conference Finals appearance. The Timberwolves sit 10th place and are one of six teams that have an 8-7 or 9-7 record. So Minnesota has some work to do in the Western Conference to break through the mediocrity.

Although he's off to a slow start, DiVincenzo can certainly be part of the solution for an improved season. He proved his value during last season's playoffs, averaging the second-most points per game (17.8) on the Knicks. If given the chance, DiVincenzo can shine and lead Minnesota to greater heights.

The biggest issue is that fluctuating role, as Siegel said. He doesn't seem to fit as well with Minnesota as he did with the Knicks, especially at the end of the season. Perhaps head coach Chris Finch finds a solution to that problem and all becomes well after Minnesota shook up its core with the Towns trade.

Or maybe there's something to this Siegel report and Minnesota does deal DiVincenzo away. It would still be a stunning move given his short tenure in town and the high hopes Minnesota certainly had with this deal, even if it meant trading a franchise cornerstone in Towns.

For now, DiVincenzo remains in Minnesota, which looks to stay above .500 on Sunday with a tough road game at the Boston Celtics.