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NBA Notes: Knicks, Landry Shamet, Nets, Spurs, Julian Champagnie

Landry Shamet is making a pretty strong case for a larger role. Kento Kato of Sports Illustrated points out that Shamet has scored 23 points in just 27 preseason minutes while shooting 8-of-15 from the field and 5-of-9 from 3-point…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:20 AM
NBA Notes: Knicks, Landry Shamet, Nets, Spurs, Julian Champagnie
Key Things to Know
  • NBA notes highlight updates for the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and San Antonio Spurs.
  • Landry Shamet scored 23 points in 27 preseason minutes, prompting discussion about an expanded Knicks role.
  • The Brooklyn Nets started their preseason 2-0 with wins over Charlotte and Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Recent NBA developments highlight strong preseason performances and evolving team roles across the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and San Antonio Spurs. Landry Shamet has scored 23 points in 27 preseason minutes for the Knicks, with Sports Illustrated's Kento Kato arguing Shamet could challenge Miles McBride for sixth-man minutes. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets started their preseason 2-0 with victories against Charlotte and Philadelphia.

In San Antonio, Julian Champagnie may transition toward a bench role despite starting 68 games last season. Teammate Dylan Harper praised Champagnie as a versatile contributor, and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson commended Champagnie's willingness to embrace whatever role the team requires to achieve victories.

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