THE Knicks And Landry Shamet agreed to a deal that returns the veteran guard to New York after a two-month hiatus, his agent said the SNY Ian Begley on Sunday.
In a corresponding move, the Knicks gave up on advancing Matt Ryan.
Shamet initially signed with the Knicks on September 14, but was waived a month later after dislocating his shoulder in a preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets.
The 27-year-old impressed, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.1 minutes in his four preseason appearances.
Shamet was expected to start the season in the rotation, so New York decided to select him in the G League draft so he could continue his rehabilitation within the organization.
Now that he’s back, Begley notes that prominent figures on the Knicks believe he can help strengthen the bench unit.
