Landry Shamet is returning to the Garden.
The Knicks have filled their one vacant veteran spot by agreeing to re-sign the guard to a one-year deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday.
Ben Simmons had been a target for the Knicks, but he reportedly was not interested, leading to Shamet’s return.
The Knicks are re-signing Landry Shamet on a one-year contract. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Shamet, 28, joined the Knicks last season and appeared in 50 regular-season games, averaging 5.7 points per game.
He ended up playing important minutes in the playoffs, particularly in the conference final loss to the Pacers, providing a defensive boost as Tom Thibodeau expanded his rotation.
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Shamet has been working out in New York with the hope of rejoining the Knicks.
He recently worked as an unpaid photographer for the USTA at the U.S. Open.