5 veteran players New York Knicks could sign after Landry Shamet gets ruled out long-term with shoulder injury

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet injured his right shoulder on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Shamet reached out for the ball as he tried to stop Moussa Diabate from scoring a layup. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard suddenly slumped to the floor writhing in agony.

Shamet signed a non-fully guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with the Knicks in the offseason. The six-year guard was on the roster for training camp only unless he played well enough to get a roster spot. Following the injury, he's not making the team.

If the New York Knicks want to replace him, they will be looking for a player who can play under the veteran’s minimum.

Players the New York Knicks could sign to take the place of the injured Landry Shamet

No. 5 Dennis Smith Jr.

The New York Knicks could turn to a familiar face for Landry Shamet’s replacement. Early in his career, Dennis Smith Jr. looked like he would become a star after finishing fifth in the 2018 Rookie of the Year race.

Smith eventually became a rotation player throughout his NBA career. He played 56 games last season for the Brooklyn Nets and averaged 6.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals. The Knicks front office could give him another try.

No. 4 Furkan Korkmaz

Furkan Korkmaz is another shooting guard the New York Knicks might be interested in.

After playing seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in February. The Turkish international hardly saw action against Indiana’s guard-heavy rotation. He became an unrestricted free agent after the 2023-24 season.

Korkmaz isn’t known for his defense but can help space the floor with his shooting. He's also a good passer who wouldn’t hesitate to make the right play.