NBA free agency: Knicks agree to one-year deal with veteran guard Landry Shamet, per report

Shamet, a career 38.4% 3-point shooter, spent last season with the Wizards

By Jack Maloney Sep 14, 2024 at 1:57 pm ET• 1 min read

The New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran shooting guard Landry Shamet, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Shamet will offer the Eastern Conference contenders some extra depth in the backcourt and another 3-point threat. 

A first-round pick back in 2018 by the Philadelphia 76ers, Shamet was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers mid-way through his rookie season, which began his basketball odyssey. This will be Shamet's sixth team in eight seasons, and he has never spent more than two seasons with any one franchise. In addition to the Sixers and Clippers, he's played for the Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards. 

Shamet entered the league with a reputation as an elite shooter, and that's just what he's been. He's made 38.4% of his career attempts, though he is coming off a disappointing campaign with the Wizards, in which he was limited to 46 games and shot 33.8%. 

While Shamet offers little else besides shooting, that is perhaps the single most sought-after skill, which is why he keeps getting contracts.