The New York Knicks had a roster crunch at the end of the 2025 offseason. Although it's just eight games into the new season, Landry Shamet has been making the most of his opportunities. The 28-year-old veteran has seemingly earned a regular role as part of the Knicks' rotation.
As the offseason was winding down, New York had more players rostered than they could carry into the regular season. Veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Garrison Mathews, and Landry Shamet were all signed to non-guaranteed contracts. The team, having just one available roster spot, needed to cut two of them, cut players signed to guaranteed deals, or make room with a trade.