Landry Shamet will have to wait a little while before being assured of playing the regular season with the Knicks. The New York franchise was forced to temper the enthusiasm of ESPN, which the day before mentioned a one-year contract to complete the squad for the 2024/25 season.
By press releaseNew York has therefore indicated that Landry Shamet currently only has an “Exhibit 9” contract, which will allow him to participate in “training camp”. It is only from there that the Knicks will make their choice for their 15th last guaranteed contract. Suffice to say that the 27-year-old shooter will have to prove himself to hope to integrate Tom Thibodeau's rotation as Donte Divincenzo's back-up.
The Knicks are thus giving themselves a little more time before deciding on the profile of this famous 15th man, while the track of an interior would also make sense following the departure of Isaiah Hartenstein. Before the signing of Landry Shamet, only the 3-4 position Chuma Okeke had been invited to the Knicks training camp.
KNICKS ROSTER 2024/25
Leaders: Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Cameron Payne, Tyler Kolek
Backs/wingers: OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Keita Bates-Diop, Pacôme Dadiet
Interiors: Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Precious Achiuwa, Jericho Sims
Two-way contracts : Ariel Hukporti, Kevin McCullar Jr, Jacob Toppin
LEXICON
The “Exhibit 9” contract simply allows the franchise to cut the player at any time, even if injured. The contract of these players is absolutely not guaranteed. For the franchises, it is all profit since even if they keep the player for the regular season, he only represents a minimum salary in the cap, which can be useful for those who lack financial flexibility.
