Knicks staring down crunch in free agency after assembling strong baseline for quest to repeat
The New York Knicks have secured a four-year, $24 million deal with Landry Shamet, a key two-way performer, as they head into free agency. This move is expected to impact the team's roster, particularly with regards to Mitchell Robinson, who is likely to leave the team. The Knicks will now focus on finding a backup center to complete their lineup.
- ▪The Knicks agreed to a four-year, $24 million pact with Landry Shamet on the eve of free agency.
- ▪The deal provides Shamet with more security after playing on one-year minimum contracts for the past two seasons.
- ▪The circumstances of the deal suggest that Mitchell Robinson is likely to leave the team.
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New York Knicks Knicks staring down crunch in free agency after assembling strong baseline for quest to repeat By Stefan Bondy Published June 29, 2026, 9:49 p.m. ET Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The Knicks locked up Landry Shamet, which, barring James Dolan changing his mind on the second apron, reiterated what we knew was happening: Mitchell Robinson is gone. See Also New York Knicks Knicks keeping Jordan Clarkson ‘still a possibility’ despite second-apron mandate On the eve of free agency Monday, the Knicks and Shamet agreed to a four-year, $24 million pact — a big move for Leon Rose to re-up with one of his top two-way performers.
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