DONTE DIVINCENZO NEWS

Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118

Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers well-rounded line Monday DiVincenzo provided 12 points (4-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes Monday in the Kings' 123-100 loss to the Heat.

Impact DiVincenzo has moved back to the bench since receiving 35 minutes in a spot start March 14 against the Bulls, but his production nor his playing time hasn't suffered in the Kings' six games that have followed. During that stretch, DiVincenzo is averaging 12.3 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 three-pointers and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes per contest, though poor shooting from the field (37.5 percent) and free-throw line (71.4 percent) has limited the utility of some of his counting statistics. Even so, DiVincenzo looks like a strong fantasy option down the stretch for managers looking for help in the assists, three-pointers and steals categories in particular.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat snap 4-game losing streak by topping Kings, 123-100

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo added 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 123-100 to stop a four-game slide

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full circle: Villanova leaders got Final Four taste in 2018

Jermaine Samuels and Collin Gillespie have gone full circle with Villanova into another NCAA Final Four

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads bench with 16 against Magic DiVincenzo notched 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 114-110 overtime victory over the Magic.

Impact The fourth-year guard came within sniffing distance of his first double-double with the Kings, and DiVincenzo continues to take advantage of the absence of De'Aaron Fox (hand). Over the last six games, DiVincenzo is averaging 12.8 points, 4.7 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.3 steals in 31.2 minutes a night.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DiVincenzo, Barnes help Kings outlast Magic in 114-110 in OT

Donte DiVincenzo and Harrison Barnes hit 3-pointers in the final minute of overtime and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 114-110 on Saturday night

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo scores 36 points, Bucks hold off Kings 135-126

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Wesley Matthews made a clutch 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Sacramento Kings 135-126

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to bench DiVincenzo will come off the bench Wednesday against the Bucks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact DiVincenzo had 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in a spot start Monday against the Bulls, but he'll head back to the bench with Justin Holiday (illness) back in the lineup. Divencenzo should still be involved as a reserve against his former team Wednesday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in starting role DiVincenzo recorded 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 112-103 victory over the Bulls.

Impact DiVincenzo made his first start as a King due to Justin Holiday's (illness) absence. Although he's a bit buried in the depth chart, the Kings have little to play for since they are likely out of the playoff hunt. Teams out of the running usually dig deeper into their rosters to see what talent they have moving forward, so DiVencezo could benefit in the closing weeks.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fox scores 34, Kings beat scuffling Bulls 112-103

De’Aaron Fox had 34 points, six assists and six rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the stumbling Chicago Bulls 112-103

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Monday DiVincenzo is in the starting lineup Monday against Chicago, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact DiVincenzo is starting in place of Justin Holiday, who's out with a non-COVID-related illness. This will be the Villanova product's first start with Sacramento this season. DiVincenzo is currently posting 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds across 29 outings.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double figures again DiVincenzo finished with 13 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes Monday in the Kings' 131-115 loss to the Knicks.

Impact For the third game in a row, DiVincenzo reached double figures in scoring, though the 13 points represent his biggest total during that span. The 25-year-old probably can't be counted on to provide much more offense when the likes of De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes are all healthy, but DiVincenzo at least typically supplements his modest scoring outputs with solid across-the-board production. He's averaging 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.6 steals since joining the Kings at the trade deadline.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid stat line Monday DiVincenzo logged 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Monday's 131-110 win over the Thunder.

Impact DiVincenzo's output was particularly impressive given the fact that he was on the court for only 22 minutes. The guard did much of his damage from beyond the arc, drilling a season-high four three-pointers en route to his second-highest scoring output of the campaign. DiVincenzo had reached double-digit scoring just once in his previous seven games prior to Monday, and aside from a five-steal outing Feb. 14, his production in that category has been hit or miss. He probably profiles as a better option in deeper leagues than 12-team leagues or shallower.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes versatile contributions DiVincenzo produced 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and five steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 109-85 loss to the Nets.

Impact In recording five steals, DiVincenzo matched his career high. He supplemented the defensive effort with strong rebounding and his first double-digit scoring effort as a King. He led Sacramento in minutes off the bench and appears in line to co-lead the second unit with Davion Mitchell.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 31, Portland beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107

Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-107 for their third straight victory

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks' Connaughton to undergo surgery for hand injury

The Milwaukee Bucks are optimistic that guard Pat Connaughton will return before the end of the regular season as he prepares to undergo surgery on his broken right hand

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fox, Sabonis power new-look Kings past Wizards 123-110

De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points, Domantas Sabonis added 16 points and 11 rebounds in his second game for Sacramento, and the new-look Kings beat the Washington Wizards 123-110

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Saturday DiVincenzo (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact DiVincenzo was dealt from the Bucks to the Kings as part of a four-team trade Thursday, and he'll be available to debut for his new organization two days later. It's not yet clear whether DiVincenzo or Justin Holiday will serve as a starter on the wing, but the Villanova product should have plenty of opportunities after averaging 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per game to begin the season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns top Bucks 131-107 in rematch of last year's NBA Finals

Deandre Ayton scored 27 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 131-107 in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals won by the Bucks

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks add Ibaka, Pistons get Bagley in 4-team swap

The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks have added center Serge Ibaka as part of a four-team trade on Thursday that also includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and S...

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Trade Tracker: 76ers acquire James Harden for Ben Simmons

Get the breakdown on all the biggest deals made across the NBA before Thursday's trade deadline, with analysis from Yaron Weitzman.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks trade Donte DiVincenzo and others in deadline move The Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka and two-second round picks, and trade Donte DiVincenzo, Semi Ojeleye and Rodney Hood in four-team de...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM

Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka, trade Donte DiVincenzo and others in deadline move The Milwaukee Bucks acquire Serge Ibaka and two-second round picks, and trade Donte DiVincenzo, Semi Ojeleye and Rodney Hood in four-team de...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Reports: Celtics trade target Donte DiVincenzo, ex-Celtic Semi Ojeleye part of 4-team trade The first trade of Thursday was a huge one as part of a four-team deal.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Dealt to Kings DiVincenzo, along with Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson, was traded to the Kings in a four-team deal Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The Bucks acquired Serge Ibaka, cash a...

Impact The Bucks infamously tried to trade DiVincenzo to the Kings before last season in a deal that would have brought Bogdan Bogdanovic to Milwaukee, but the league stepped in and deemed there was tampering involved, which resulted in the deal being shut down. More than a year later with two more teams involved, DiVincenzo has landed in Sacramento. DiVincenzo slots in as an option on the wing for the new-look Kings, though it's not clear if he'll usurp Justin Holiday in the starting five. Either way, DiVincenzo should at least reach the 20.1 minutes he was seeing in Milwaukee, which resulted in averages of 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He showed much more upside last season when he averaged 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE