Still, no matter the fond memories, the Knicks know DiVincenzo is a fiery competitor. So as he scored in the first quarter and went to the foul line, he shouted, “Thanks for the trade, Thibs [Tom Thibodeau],” toward the Knicks bench and then, when someone shouted back, he added, “This is what happens when they let you run the team.”

DiVincenzo had some harsh words for his former coach in the middle of the Timberwolves-Knicks preseason game on Sunday.

Ahead of his return to MSG, Donte DiVincenzo denied the “completely untrue” rumors that he was upset the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges because it would move him to the bench. “Obviously everyone wants to start coming off the season I had last year,