Landry Shamet re-signs with Knicks after shoulder injury in boost to bench
NY Post
The Knicks are saying hello again to Landry Shamet.
More than two months after he dislocated his shoulder in the preseason, Shamet is re-signing with the Knicks on a one-year deal, a source confirmed Sunday.
The veteran sharpshooter had passed on surgery for the chance of playing again this season, rehabbing vigorously and appearing three times in the G-League.
Shamet apparently showed enough for the Knicks to give him another opportunity, and there’s certainly space for improvement with a Tom Thibodeau bench that ranks last in minutes and points.
Currently, the regular bench rotation is limited to Miles McBride, Cam Payne and Precious Achiuwa. Jericho Sims has been in and out of the rotation.
Shamet, 27, brings six seasons of NBA experience, decent size and strength at the two-guard position and, most importantly for the Knicks, outside shooting.
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