Although the Timberwolves did not stop Divincenzo still gave up playing in the European Championship for Italy due to concerns about injury

Timberwolves player Donte Divenzenzo received an Italian passport in mid-July but eventually gave up participating in this year's European Championship, according to New York Times reporter Jon Krawczynski.

Divinzenzo was reportedly planning to represent Italy in the European Championships that began at the end of this month, but he chose to withdraw due to concerns about injuries to ensure he can enter the training camp healthy.

reported that the toe injury that caused Divincenzo to miss some games last season was not serious. According to team sources, the Timberwolves did not stop him from participating in the European Championships.