Sat Sep 14 14:55:51 UTC 2024: ## Knicks Bolster Backcourt with Veteran Sharpshooter Landry Shamet

**NEW YORK, NY** – The New York Knicks have added veteran shooting guard Landry Shamet on a one-year deal, addressing a key area of need heading into the 2023-24 season. Shamet, known for his sharpshooting ability, will provide depth and experience to a Knicks backcourt that struggled with injuries last season.

The 27-year-old Shamet brings a career 38.4% three-point percentage to the Knicks, having played for five different teams in the past seven years. He most recently played for the Washington Wizards, averaging 7.1 points per game.

The signing is a homecoming of sorts for Shamet, who will reunite with former Phoenix Suns teammate Mikal Bridges, who joined the Knicks in a blockbuster trade earlier this offseason. Shamet’s signing was reportedly driven by his desire to join a winning team, and the Knicks’ competitive nature is believed to have given them the edge over other suitors.

The Knicks will now have up to 21 players under contract for training camp, but will need to trim their roster to 15 traditional contracts before the start of the season. Shamet’s deal is a veteran-level minimum contract that is non-guaranteed, adding further flexibility to the Knicks’ roster.

This signing signals the Knicks’ commitment to improving their shooting and depth ahead of the upcoming season. With Shamet’s addition, the Knicks are hoping to make a strong run in the Eastern Conference.

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