The New York Knicks trimmed their roster to 14 players on Saturday night, officially waiving veterans Alex Len, Garrison Matthews, and Matt Ryan. The move locks in the group that will take the floor for opening night on October 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers — and clarifies one of the final position battles of training camp.

It was a quiet but meaningful round of cuts. Each of the three players brought something different to camp, but in the end, the Knicks opted for continuity and fit, with Landry Shamet earning the final roster spot.

Landry Shamet wins final roster spot

The decision came down to Shamet and Matthews , who both made compelling cases during preseason. Shamet, who rejoined the Knicks after appearing in 50 games last season, offers familiarity and a quick trigger from

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