Knicks re-sign Landry Shamet to one-year deal after Ben Simmons pursuit stalls

The New York Knicks have re-signed guard Landry Shamet to a one-year contract, filling the club’s lone remaining veteran roster spot after reported interest in Ben Simmons failed to materialize, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday.

Shamet, 28, joined the Knicks last season and appeared in 50 regular-season games, averaging 5.7 points per game. He played important minutes in the playoffs, notably in the conference final loss to the Indiana Pacers, where coach Tom Thibodeau expanded his rotation and leaned on Shamet’s perimeter defense.

The re-signing completes New York’s veteran complement as the team moves into the regular season. Shamet had been working out in New York this summer with the expectation of returning to the roster, according to reporting. He also spent time at the U.S. Open, where he worked as an unpaid photographer for the USTA.

The Knicks had explored adding Simmons before free agency opened, but multiple reports indicated the former All-Star was not interested in joining New York, prompting the team to shift focus to retaining Shamet. The one-year deal gives the club a known quantity in the backcourt and preserves flexibility for the roster as the season approaches.

Shamet provided the Knicks with spot scoring and defensive versatility off the bench last season. His minutes increased in the postseason as New York sought to bolster its perimeter defense, and he logged key stretches in both the Eastern Conference semifinals and the conference final. Those playoff appearances highlighted the role the coaching staff envisioned for him this season: a veteran guard who can defend multiple positions and knock down open shots.

The move closes a chapter of offseason roster activity for the Knicks, who have balanced efforts to add size and playmaking while maintaining depth around their core. Adding Shamet back to the rotation keeps a familiar player in the fold and gives Thibodeau another defensive-minded guard option to use in late-game and matchup situations.

Shamet’s return also underscores the team’s approach to veteran acquisition this offseason, prioritizing players who fit specific defensive and rotation needs. The Knicks now enter training camp with their veteran limit filled and begin final preparations for the upcoming season with Shamet available to reprise the bench role he held during last year’s playoff run.