Knicks start, bench, cut: Quentin Grimes, Donte DiVincenzo, Evan Fournier

Bench: Donte DiVincenzo

Since being drafted in 2018, Donte DiVincenzo has primarily been a starter for only one season. In 2020-21, the Bucks’ title season, he started in all 66 games he played. However, he was injured for most of the playoffs, but he still possesses that championship experience.

In his lone year in Golden State, he started exactly half of the 72 games he played and averaged 9.4 points on a career-high 39.7% shooting from three. The Knicks signed DiVincenzo because he’s a three-point shooter who will help space the floor and fit in seamlessly with the team’s defensive identity.

New York didn’t sign DiVincenzo to a four-year, $50 million contract in free agency, assuming he’d be a starter. He’ll be part of an exciting second unit where he’ll play alongside Quickley, Hart, and Hartenstein.

DiVincenzo not only brings a needed element to New York with his shooting, but he’s a high-energy player. As Brunson said, DiVincenzo “can do everything.” He’s the type of player Tom Thibodeau loves, and if Grimes is injured, expect to see DiVincenzo slide into the starting lineup.