Landry Shamet’s path with the Knicks has gone from uncertain to secure in a hurry.
Not long before the 2025-26 season, he was fighting for his place on the roster. Then Malcolm Brogdon abruptly retired, and Shamet got his chance. Once he was in, head coach Mike Brown clearly trusted what he brought: shooting, steady defense, and a willingness to fit into whatever role the team needed.
That trust grew as the season went on. Shamet worked his way into one of the first names off the bench during New York’s championship run, serving as the team’s reliable knockdown shooter when the Knicks needed one.
His playoff numbers don’t jump off the page at first glance - he averaged six points per game - but his value showed up in the moments that mattered most. The best stretch came in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Shamet caught fire and shot an eye-popping 91.7%, hitting 11 of his 12 three-point attempts.
He remained useful in the NBA Finals, even if the bigger spotlight stayed on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby. Shamet did his job, and that’s exactly why the Knicks are keeping him around.
He signed a four-year, $24 million deal to stay in New York. The structure matters, too: the first two years are fully guaranteed, while the final two carry partial guarantees.
It’s the kind of reward Shamet has been building toward, and the Knicks clearly value what he has become for them. Team president Leon Rose made that plain in a statement.
"We are thrilled to have Landry back with our organization. His shooting, defensive versatility, and willingness to do whatever the team needs made him an invaluable part of our championship success last season. We are excited to continue this journey together," Rose said in a statement acknowledging Shamet's contract extension.
For the Knicks, Shamet now looks set to remain their best spot-up shooter, a clean fit in Brown’s system and a useful piece as the team prepares for its title defense in the 2026-27 season.
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