The New York Knicks do not seem to be done adding guard depth despite acquiring Mikal Bridges and drafting Tyler Kolek. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that the Knicks are among the teams that have shown a level of interest in free agent guard Landry Shamet. “Free agent guard Landry Shamet has received exploratory interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New York Knicks, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto reported.
“The Knicks have explored adding more shooting to their roster by expressing interest in Shamet and Latvian forward Davis Bertans, as previously reported by HoopsHype.” Landry Shamet’s shooting prowess could make him a good depth signing The Knicks’ second unit is currently very guard-heavy, as it consists of Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart, with the possibility that the recently drafted Kolek will find his way into the rotation at some point as well. If Shamet were to sign with the Knicks, it might be tough for him to carve out a consistent role on a team that is one of the deepest in the NBA, though he would serve as a luxurious depth piece in the event of an injury to a key rotation player.
Many teams have admired Shamet’s shooting prowess, as he has been on five different teams throughout his six-year career. Last season, he played 46 games including five starts with the Washington Wizards, where he averaged 8.7 points and shot 34% from three.
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