6 hours Ago By Caleb Hightower
The New York Knicks’ bench hasn’t been strong to begin the 2024-25 season, but the organization recently completed a meaningful signing to help address that issue. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania , the Knicks are bringing back an undervalued guard who was waived in October. “The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with guard Landry Shamet,” Charania reported Sunday.
“Shamet had signed on with the Knicks in September but was waived after suffering a dislocated shoulder in a preseason game. He was considered a lock to make the regular season roster prior to the injury.” “Now fully recovered, Shamet returns to the team.
He played over the last week for the Knicks' G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, averaging nearly 11 points per game.” “Shamet has averaged 8.7 points in 22 minutes per game and has shot 38.
4% from three over his six-year career.” “New York coach Tom Thibodeau spoke highly of the guard multiple times throughout training camp, highlighting the ways he would fit in with the club.” “In particular, Thibodeau said he valued Shamet's prior experience playing with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Payne -- who both joined the Knicks this summer.
” While Shamet may not be viewed as a home run acquisition for the Knicks, the former first-round pick is an experienced seventh-year pro who could help strengthen New York’s second unit. Shamet has been an impactful contributor at each of his five NBA stops. The Wichita product has flaunted his ability to drill triples on the move or off the dribble and limit his turnovers when he enters ball games.
If the Wichita product continues to be a serviceable NBA contributor off the bench, he could complement Miles McBride and ensure there’s little to no drop-off when Thibodeau’s top assets aren’t on the hardwood. More NBA: Lakers might cut ties with underachieving $53 million guard duo via trade to Jazz.
