Overview

• The Knicks have prioritized reuniting with Landry Shamet after his 39.7 percent three-point shooting and bench spark last season under coach Mike Brown.
• With about $3.7 million in cap space and a full roster, a Shamet deal is doable but would eliminate room for any additional veteran without a trade or a temporary breach of the second salary-cap apron.
• SNY insider Ian Begley reports that adding another vet like Ben Simmons hinges on opening a roster spot, with young guards such as Deuce McBride or Tyler Kolek mentioned as potential trade candidates.
• As free agency winds down, Western Conference contender Minnesota has also contacted Shamet for its final roster spot, according to The Athletic.
• Off-season signings of Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele already bolster the second unit, reinforcing New York’s focus on deeper bench scoring.