Landry Shamet signs one-year contract with Knicks to boost guard rotation

The Knicks added a veteran shooter roughly two weeks earlier than coaching camp.

Landry Shamet, a 27-year-old combo guard, agreed to a one-year deal with the workforce, a supply confirmed Saturday.

Before the signing, the Knicks had one roster spot open with 14 assured contracts (they will maintain up to 15 gamers within the common season).

Though it’s unclear if Shamet’s one-year deal is assured, the expectation is he’ll be on the ultimate roster after selecting the Knicks over two different suitors, a supply advised The Post.

Landry Shamet and the Knicks agreed on a one-year deal. AP

The Knicks, in accordance to a number of sources, are nonetheless exploring methods to handle the middle place after shedding Isaiah Hartenstein to the Thunder.

The free-agent market has dried up at that place, so it’s extra seemingly the Knicks attempt to discover a answer through commerce.

Shamet was teammates for a season with Mikal Bridges in Phoenix.

He performed final 12 months for the Wizards, the place he principally got here off the bench in 46 appearances and averaged 7.1 factors on 43 p.c taking pictures in 15.8 minutes.

Local followers may keep in mind Shamet’s lone season in Brooklyn, the place he performed alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving whereas serving to them advance to the second spherical of the playoffs.

Shamet’s 3-point shot (he’s at 38 p.c for his profession) and playoff expertise (53 appearances in his first 5 seasons) are his largest property.

He was a Second Team All-Rookie choice with the Clippers in 2019.

Landry Shamet could give the Knicks some more guard depth. — Landry Shamet may give the Knicks some extra guard depth. AP

The Knicks have been fairly stacked within the backcourt with six guards — Jalen Brunson, Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Cam Payne — however depth, as final season demonstrated, can come in useful.

By the top of the playoffs, the Knicks have been down to three guards — DiVincenzo, McBride and Alec Burks.

The lack of wholesome our bodies was in all probability the most important purpose they blew a 3-2 collection lead to the Pacers.

The Knicks open coaching camp Oct. 1 in Charleston, S.C. They’ll go straight from Charleston to Charlotte for the preseason opener towards the Hornets on Oct. 6.

The house preseason opener is towards Shamet’s former workforce, the Wizards, on Oct. 9.

As of Sept. 14, right here’s a have a look at the Knicks’ projected 15-man roster:

Guards: Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo, Miles McBride, Cam Payne, Tyler Kolek, Landry Shamet.

Forwards: Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Pacome Dadiet.

Centers: Mitchell Robinson, Jericho Sims, Keita Bates-Diop.