Landry Shamet is drawing free agency interest from multiple teams around the league after a hot Finals run with the Knicks, according to reporting from Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 29-year-old guard, currently on a veteran minimum deal, will become an unrestricted free agent this summer and has emerged as one of the league’s most intriguing available players.
Shamet’s playoff performance has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s averaging 6.6 points on 56.3% shooting from three-point range across the postseason, but his efficiency in crucial moments tells a more complete story. In the Conference Finals against Cleveland, he went 11-of-12 from three—a 91.7% clip that made NBA history and helped propel the Knicks to a sweep.
The guard’s impact has been particularly visible in the Finals. He scored 13 points on 3-of-6 three-point shooting in Game 1 against the Spurs, then added another 13 points on 3-of-7 from three in Game 2 as New York won both road contests to take control of the series. His shooting has provided crucial spacing and scoring depth for a Knicks team that has leaned heavily on him off the bench during critical stretches.
Shamet’s journey to this moment has been marked by resilience. After suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason last year, he rehabbed in the G-League before rejoining the Knicks midseason. This season, another shoulder injury sidelined him for roughly a third of the regular season. He wasn’t a major rotation piece early in the postseason, but when the Knicks turned to him in the second round against Philadelphia, he responded with 15 and 12 points in Games 3 and 4, shooting 6-of-9 from three to help close out the series.
The most dramatic moment came in Game 1 of the Conference Finals when the Knicks faced elimination. Down 22 points with seven minutes remaining, coach Mike Brown inserted Shamet with the starters for spacing. He hit several crucial three-pointers, including one that tied the game with under a minute left, before the Knicks won in overtime.
From a contract perspective, Shamet has significant leverage in free agency. The Knicks hold his Early Bird rights, which allows them to offer him a deal starting at 105% of the league’s average salary. However, external suitors are already expressing interest, and teams around the league recognize his value as a floor-spacing shooter who can contribute immediately. While he may not command max-level money, his playoff performance has positioned him to earn substantially more than the veteran minimum he’s been playing on.
Sources
- RealGM — Reported Shamet’s free agency interest from multiple teams and his playoff three-point shooting percentage of 56.3%
- SNY — Detailed Shamet’s playoff journey, including his 11-of-12 three-point shooting in the Conference Finals and Finals performances
- Yahoo Sports — Confirmed Shamet’s 91.7% three-point shooting in the Conference Finals series
- HoopsHype — Reported external suitors already showing interest in Shamet during the Finals
- Sports Illustrated — Provided context on Shamet’s contract situation and free agency outlook
