THE Knicks They added veteran capturing and depth – one thing they lacked late final season – by agreeing to a one-year contract with a free agent. Landry Shamet SATURDAY.
Shamet, 27, has performed for 5 groups within the final seven years. He spent final season with the Washington Wizards the place he averaged 7.1 factors in 15.8 minutes per sport, capturing 33.8 p.c from three-point vary.
Over his profession, Shamet has shot 38.4 p.c from three-point vary, averaging 8.7 factors per sport.
Shamet suits proper into the veteran group the Knicks lacked final 12 months as accidents mounted. He additionally returns Mikal Bridgeswith whom he performed in Phoenix. ESPN was first to report the signing.
In line with Begley, the Knicks had the sting over different suitors for Shamet as a result of he was searching for a profitable atmosphere.
The Knicks are allowed to have as much as 21 gamers underneath contract at coaching camp, however should get down to fifteen conventional contracts by opening night time. Shamet’s contract with New York is a veteran-level minimal deal that isn’t assured, SNY sources inform SNY.