The New York Knicks have re-signed guard Landry Shamet, marking a return to the team after an unfortunate preseason setback, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.
Sharpshooting guard Landry Shamet is back in action after fully recovering from a dislocated shoulder sustained during the preseason.
Currently, New York's bench is razor-thin with Miles McBride and Cameron Payne as the two key scorers. Shamet has the ability, though, to be that all-important third player to rely on. And it's the reason why New York kept tabs on him after having to be released before the regular season began.
With New York's signing of Landry Shamet, the Knicks are hoping they can expand their bench to at least nine or 10 players on the court at a time in any particular game. Our prediction on the signing? That kind of depth is something that is instrumental to the team's future health and success moving forward.
The Knicks Landry Shamet signing is a smart moved that addressed one of the team's biggest needs heading into the holiday season.
DECEMBER 22: The Knicks have agreed to a standard contract with guard Landry Shamet, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. It’s a one-year deal, James Edwards III of The Athletic tweets. To make room for Shamet and remain under the second-apron hard cap, the Knicks have waived forward Matt Ryan, the team’s PR department tweets.
The New York Knicks have agreed to a contract with free agent guard Landry Shamet, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports
The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with veteran guard Landry Shamet after he recovered from a preseason shoulder injury.Shamet signed with the Knicks on an Exhibit 9 training camp deal before this season but suffered a separated shoulder in a preseason contest.
Last March, the Knicks fell to the Spurs in overtime. Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 61 points, but Victor Wembanyama posted 40 points a
Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut. But that could only get the San Antonio Spurs close before falling short, with the New York Knicks pulling out a 117-114 victory Wednesday.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.