The New York Knicks made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. With Jalen Brunson leading the way, New York finished a couple wins short of the NBA Finals. The Knicks made big moves in the offseason, bringing in Mike Brown as their new head coach and free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele. Now, Landry Shamet is back with the team on a new deal.
Shamet became a key piece of the Knicks' depth as the season went on. In the playoffs, he was utilized as a shooter and showed some flashes against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, he entered the offseason as a free agent that New York did not prioritize. The Knicks made other moves before coming to the negotiation table with one of their role players.
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