The Knicks used their remaining veteran minimum contract to bring Landry Shamet back on a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN insider Shams Charania. With the deal, the Knicks only have remaining space to sign a player on a rookie-level deal, unless an unforeseen trade is made. The move also signals that Deuce McBride will be shifting roles this season, becoming the backup point guard.
The Knicks had been rumored to be looking into bringing in another ball-handler, showing interest in Malcolm Brogdon, Ben Simmons, and Delon Wright, among others, throughout the offseason. Ultimately, they landed on bringing Shamet and the extra shooting punch to the bench instead of a traditional point guard.