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Landry Shamet is in unfamiliar territory (and it has nothing to do with championship)

Aside from being reigning a NBA Champion, Landry Shamet is in uncharted territory heading into the 2026-27 season with the New York Knicks.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:14 PM
Landry Shamet is in unfamiliar territory (and it has nothing to do with championship)
Key Things to Know
  • Landry Shamet enters his third consecutive season with the New York Knicks, marking a career-long tenure with one franchise.
  • Shamet previously played for six NBA teams, with his previous longest stay being two seasons with Phoenix.
  • The veteran guard signed a four-year, $23.9 million contract with New York following their 2026 championship win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Landry Shamet is entering his third consecutive season with the New York Knicks, marking the longest tenure with a single team in his nine-year NBA career. Previously, Shamet had played for six different franchises and had never stayed longer than two seasons with one team.

After playing a key role in New York's 2026 championship run, Shamet signed a four-year, $23.9 million contract extension this offseason. Meanwhile, the Knicks are using their training camp to fill remaining roster spots, evaluating candidates such as Bruce Brown, James Wiseman, and Ochai Agbaji.

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